07/14/2026
July is UV Awareness Month 😎☀️
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Also called UV Safety Month, this public health observance is dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful effects of UV radiation from the sun and artificial sources like tanning beds. UV radiation is a type of electromagnetic energy that can damage the skin and eyes.
There are two main types of UV rays that reach the Earth: UVA, which penetrates deep into the skin causing premature aging and contributing to skin cancer, and UVB, which primarily causes sunburn and also plays a key role in skin cancer development.
Ways to Protect Yourself:
☀️Applying broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and reapplying every 2–3 hours
☀️Wearing protective clothing, hats, and UV-blocking sunglasses
☀️Seeking shade during peak sun hours (~10a-2p)
☀️Avoiding tanning beds, which emit harmful UV radiation
STARHealthTeam.com ⭐️