Why children require sun protection:
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Babies and toddlers' skin is thinner than adults with increased absorption. This means Ultraviolet radiation can penetrate more deeply. |
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Ultraviolet radiation not only damages skin DNA and accelerates ageing, but can also trigger inflammation and suppress the immune system in the skin. |
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UV radiation reflects off of sand, water, cement, snow and even grass. On a bright cloudy day, significant sun damage can still occur. |
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More than half of a lifetime's sun exposure usually happens during childhood. |
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There is no treatment for the radiation damage from sunburn. It is irreversible. |
