Protect Children and Youth from Excessive UV Radiation

Too much exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) is the major cause of skin cancer.  Despite 10 years of 'sun safety' messages, sun protective behaviours have not changed significantly. Telling people to seek shade, wear sun protective clothing, apply sunscreen, and avoid tanning salons, is not enough. Action, legislation, and healthy public policies will ensure that children have enough sun protection and shade where they play, and will prevent youth under 18 from using artificial tanning equipment.

What can you do?

Make your voice heard. Join the Canadian Cancer Society in calling on all political parties to make a commitment to:

Why is this important? 

Tanning equipment is also a source of UV radiation, and exposure to light from sunlamps and sunbeds is a human carcinogen. Use of artificial tanning equipment increases the risk of skin cancer.

Children generally spend more time outside than adults, and should be protected from UV radiation. Childcare facilities and schools are required to provide a safe environment for the children in their care. These requirements should include protection against over-exposure to UV radiation.

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