11 MINUTES IS ALL IT TAKES!

SUN SAFETY EXPERTS BEG AUSSIES TO MAKE SMARTER DECISIONS THIS SUMMER

- By April Rose

Temperatures are rising – and so are the rates of skin cancer in Australia, with more than 2000 Aussies expected to die from the disease in 2023 according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

This year is our first summer without major COVID restrictions, but experts warn we shouldn’t be relaxing our approach to sun safety.

Emma Glassenbury, head of SunSmart, says that two out of three Aussies will develop a melanoma in their lifetime. She tells New Idea the harsh Australian sun can be deadly if we don’t safely avoid the dangerous UVs with sunscreen and protective clothing.

“UV radiation in Australia is strong enough to cause sunburn in as little as 11 minutes on a fine summer day,” Emma explains.