The Sun-damage EPA raises awareness on 'not Fry day'

According to a press release from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Friday is "Don't Fry Day" and is encouraged by the EPA as a means to spread awareness about the dangers of exposure to the Sun and the damage that can cause skinincluding serious skin cancers like melanoma.

For Don't Fry day, EPA works in partnership with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to spread the message on the importance of protecting their skin, especially around the persons Memorial Day weekend and summer beginswhich in more people will be visit outside for summer activities. The EPA and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention provide easy advice to persons who are to minimize the risk of sun damage easy.

The tips include wearing a Jersey, using a sunscreen of at least 15 SPF, wearing hats and sunglasses to protect your eyes and sensitive areas of your face and seek shade when possible. EPA is also encourage people who are planning for the outdoor activities to check their local UV index, which tells you when the Sun's UV rays are most intense.

Gina McCarthy, assistant administrator for Office of Air and radiation EPA made a statement on the importance of the Americans to protect themselves from the Sun: "many people still don't realize that exposure to the Sun without protection can lead to cancer of the skin and other health problems." Simple steps, such as using a sunscreen, wear sunglasses or a hat can protect us and our families, while still enjoying the outdoors. ?

In addition, EPA is encouraging people to visit their website of the Sunwise program, dedicated to the promotion of awareness of the protection against the Sun. The website offers additional tips and resources.

EPA is also joining the States which have more than the rate of new cases of melanoma. According to another EPA press release, the Sunwise program is soft to the Northwest of the Pacific, including Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Dennis McLerran, regional administrator of EPA in Seattle, commented on the importance of awareness of sun damage in the Pacific Northwest: "here in the Northwest Pacific and Alaska, where it may be cloudy and rainy, it is important that we protect ourselves from harmful UV rays.". Oregon, of Washington, and Idaho, are among the top ten new diagnosis of melanoma, it is therefore very important that we practice sun-safe behaviors throughout the year, not only in the spring and summer. ?

Rachel Bogart provides a thorough analysis of local environmental issues current and new in Chicago. As a student of the suburbs of Chicago, seeking to obtain two degrees of science, applied his knowledge and his passion for the two subjects to gather more public awareness.