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- Sunburn
Even mild sunburn can cause permanent skin damage and may increase your risk of skin cancer.
- Melanoma
If untreated, melanomas can spread to other parts of the body and may be fatal.
- Skin cancer - children
Encourage your child to be SunSmart, whatever their age.
- Snow sports and cold-related injuries
You can help reduce your risk of winter sports injuries with planning, preparation and proper equipment.
- 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.
- Running and jogging - preventing injury
Warm up before running and do lots of slow and sustained stretches as part of your cool-down routine.
- Blisters
A blister is one of the body's responses to injury or friction.
- Sun protection at the snow
Winter activities such as snow skiing or snowboarding pose a high risk of sunburn.
- Canoeing and kayaking - preventing injury
Careful preparation and the right equipment can help prevent canoeing and kayaking injuries.
- 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.