Het gat zit zo'n beetje boven Zuid Australie en verschilt ieder jaar van grote. Je verbrandt hier veel sneller dan in Europa. In 10/15 minuten wordt de schade al gedaan afhankelijk van je huidskleur/pigment. Slip,slop,slap en wrap is een bekende slogan en daar zou ik me zeker aanhouden. Slip on a shirt, slop on the suncream, slap on a hat and wrap on the sunglasses.
Twee uit drie krijgt huidkanker! Zorg dat jij het niet wordt! Het is wel zo dat mensen die op latere leeftijd naar Oz komen percentage gewijs iets minder kans op huidkanker hebben dan als je hier geboren zou zijn.
De grootste schade wordt aangericht gedurende 0-18 geloof ik (Is dat niet met alles?) Bekijk eens website van een organisatie bijv: www.cancersa.org.au
Dit komt van hun site:
Australia has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, due to excessive exposure to ultra-violet radiation from the sun. This has led to programs of sun protection and involvement of the public and health professions in the early detection of skin cancer. In 1996, an expert committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia confirmed that the evidence was sufficient to conclude that skin cancers, both melanoma and non-melanocytic varieties, were due to excessive sun exposure. A clear link existed with childhood exposures, while adult exposures also were regarded as a contributing factor. It seemed that both episodes of sun exposure and the accumulated damage of these exposures were important, particularly if they were intense enough to cause sunburn. With depletion of the ozone layer, it is likely that more ultra-violet radiation will penetrate and reach the earth's surface, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
It should be noted that skin cancer (all types combined) is the most common and costly cancer in South Australia. Accordingly, sun protection is promoted actively by The Cancer Council South Australia and other health agencies. The "SunSmart" program works with early childhood centres, schools, workplaces, sporting and recreational organisations, and local governments. It promotes sun-protective environments where avoidance of direct sun exposure is encouraged, especially between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm. When outdoors, it is advised that shade be used as much as possible, plus protective clothing, hats, and sunscreens.
Melanoma is the most serious of the common skin cancers. The effects of increased sun protection on melanoma rates can take many years to show, due to lifelong risks from sun exposures in childhood. There is evidence, nonetheless, that preventive initiatives are starting to have an effect. For decades, the age standardized incidence of melanoma (i.e., the numbers of new cases arising annually per 100,000 people) increased markedly in South Australia. There are now signs, however, of a plateau. During 1977-96, the incidence increased by about 4% per year. Since then, the increase has been marginal, amounting to only 0.2% per year. Hopefully, further monitoring will confirm that a plateau has been reached, and that a subsequent drop in both incidence and mortality takes place.
