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Launch of New Skin Cancer Prevention Targets for Queensland

Queensland is the skin cancer capital of the world. Approximately 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of...

Outdoor workers have a higher than average risk of skin cancer

Across the nation, many Australians work outdoors.

Can you get sunburnt through a window?

When we think about sun exposure, we normally think of spending time outdoors, but what about sun exposure indoors?

Shiny surfaces reflect UV

Shiny surfaces such as water, sand, brick, metal, glass, white walls, concrete (and even snow!) reflect UV radiation which contributes...

How does sunscreen and SPF work?

What does SPF mean? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. Sunscreen provides a screen, not a block. SPF relates to the amount of time...

Do you know the causes of sunburn?

Sunburn is caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. This can be from sunshine, or artificial sources, such as solariums which...

Slap on a hat that is made with closely-woven fabric

Did you know Australia and New Zealand have among the highest rates of skin cancer in the world? The face, nose, ears, and neck are...

One really bad sunburn as a child doubles your risk of skin cancer

Summertime means lots of days lounging at the beach, the pool, or at the park. Bliss! But wait, have you got your sun protection?...