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Stay sun safe this summer

A young girl putting on sunscreen on a beach.

In Canada, UV rays are strong enough to raise your risk of developing melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, eye cancer, and lip cancer. UV rays can also cause premature aging of the skin and harm to the eyes.

But the good news is, you can take steps to reduce the risk of skin cancer by staying sun safe — and learn tools to protect yourself from UV rays all year round.

Top 6 sun safety tips

Check the UV index every day
Seek shade or create your own
Cover up with clothes
Wear a wide-brimmed hat
Wear sunglasses
Use SPF 30+ sunscreen

Top 6 sun safety tips