Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with over 95% caused by sun exposure. The document outlines steps to be sun smart like wearing protective clothing and sunscreen. It describes the three main types of skin cancer - melanoma, the most dangerous, and basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Skin cancer may appear as crusty sores or changing moles. People at higher risk include those with family history or many moles, and those who spend a lot of time in the sun without protection.

1. By Isabelle and Vanessa

2. STEPS TO BE SUNSMART!!!!!!
1.Slip on some sun-protective
clothing that covers as much
skin as possible!
2.Slop on some sunscreen!
3.Slap on a hat!
4.Seek shade!
5.Slide on some sun glasses!

3. SKIN CANCER!!!!
Australia has one of the highest rates
of skin cancer! Between 95 and
99% of skin cancers in Australia are
caused by exposure to the sun!

4. SUN BURN AND A MOLE OF SKIN CANCER!

5. TYPES OF SKIN CANCER!!!
*Melanoma-the most
dangerous form of skin
cancer.
*Basal cell carcinoma.
*Squamous cell carcinoma.

6. WHAT DOES SKIN CANCER LOOK LIKE?
Skin cancer looks like any crusty
non-healing sores.
Small lumps that are red, pale or
pearly in colour, thickness or
shape over a period of weeks or
months

7. PEOPLE AT HIGHER RISK OF SKIN CANCER ARE THOSE
WHO?
*previously had a skin cancer or have a
family history of skin cancer.
*Have a large number of moles on there
skin.
*Have skin that is sensitive to UV
radiation and burns easily.
*Spend lots of time outdoors unprotected.
*Work out doors!

8. STAY SUN SMART AT THE BEACH!!!!!!!!!!!!

9. FACTS ABOUT SKIN CANCER!!!!!!
• Skin cancer can grow when the
cells that make up our skin are
damaged causing them to grow
paranormally!

10. Thanks for watching
and don’t forget to
stay sun smart!!!