Sunburn
Prevention
Limiting sun exposure between the hours of 10am and 4pm, when UV rays are the strongest Seeking shade when UV rays are most intense Wearing sun-protective clothing including a wide brim hat, sunglasses, and tightly-woven, loose-fitting clothing Using sunscreen Avoiding tanning beds and artificial UV exposure The strength of sunlight is published in many locations as a UV Index. Sunlight is generally strongest when the sun is close to the highest point in the sky. Due to time zones and daylight saving time, this is not necessarily at 12 noon, but often one to two hours later. Seeking shade including using umbrellas and canopies can reduce the amount of UV exposure, but does not block all UV rays. The WHO recommends following the shadow rule: "Watch your shadow – Short shadow, seek shade!"
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