It also means that child care staff must take extra precautions to protect children from harmful sun exposure.
Many people associate sun tans with health.
However, new research indicates that exposure to the sun in childhood can significantly increase the risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Since this is also the time when lifelong habits are formed, it is important to include sun safety as an important habit to develop. Find or create shade under trees, ramadas, umbrellas and portable awnings. All four of these ways put together provide optimal sun safety. Those that have light-colored hair, eyes and skin have a higher risk.