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  1. Sunburn

    Even mild sunburn can cause permanent skin damage and may increase your risk of skin cancer.

  2. Melanoma

    If untreated, melanomas can spread to other parts of the body and may be fatal.

  3. Snow sports and cold-related injuries

    You can help reduce your risk of winter sports injuries with planning, preparation and proper equipment.

  4. Skin cancer - children

    Encourage your child to be SunSmart, whatever their age.

  5. Managing your health

    You can manage your health by learning about healthy living, taking steps to prevent disease and having regular health checks with your doctor.

  6. Blisters

    A blister is one of the body's responses to injury or friction.

  7. Sun protection at the snow

    Winter activities such as snow skiing or snowboarding pose a high risk of sunburn.

  8. Running and jogging - preventing injury

    Warm up before running and do lots of slow and sustained stretches as part of your cool-down routine.

  9. Skin cancer - risk factors

    The major cause of skin cancer is over exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or other sources, such as solariums.

  10. Solariums and collariums (sunbeds and tanning beds)

    There is no such thing as a safe solarium tan.

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