NEW EPISODE 🤩 #2

NEW EPISODE 🤩

In this more scientific episode, although necessary to fully understand the environmental issues on our skin, I wondered about the origin of the development of skin cancers.

I have often heard or read articles stating that the thinning of the ozone layer is causing an increase in the rate of skin cancer in Quebec. I wanted to answer this question, but also to understand the solar radiation responsible for skin damage.

Is it true that this cancer is 90% preventable when we are well protected from UV rays?

To do this, I spoke with Marcelo De Paula Corrêa, director and full professor of the Institute of Natural Resources at the Federal University of Itajubá in Brazil, an expert in environmental risk factors related to skin cancer. We discussed the impact of UV rays on us, the UV index and, together with Eva Villalba, executive director of the Coalition Priorité Cancer, we discussed prevention and awareness campaigns.

Available in audio on Spotify and in video on Youtube

- Episode #2

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" There is no relationship between the outside temperature and the reddening of the skin. You have to protect yourself all year round." - Marcelo De Paula Corrêa 

Listen to the full episode

"We see what impact we can have when we mobilize and raise awareness among a population" - Eva Villalba 

🔆 Here are the highlights

The ozone layer is not responsible for the increase in skin cancers.

Currently, we are seeing a recovery of the ozone layer. One forecast predicts that by the 2030s-2040s, the ozone layer will be completely recovered and in the same condition as before the 1980s.

Recovering the ozone layer is not enough to protect our skin. 

There is a natural amount of UV radiation sufficient to burn our skin and damage it. Ozone Layer Recovery is not a condition in itself that allows us to expose ourselves to the sun without protection. 

Exposure between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. without sun protection should be avoided.

Here in Canada, doctors recommend protecting yourself from the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. when UV radiation is at its strongest.

UV rays that reach the earth's surface before 10:00 a.m. and near sunset are less harmful to the skin. At these times of the day, only UVA rays are present. There is therefore less risk of skin burns, unlike UVB rays (UVB = burn). 

UV indices remain a reference.

If you play outdoor sports every morning, for example, you will need sun protection even if the UV indices are not strong at these times of the day. It is important to remember that It is the accumulation of UV rays which can become harmful and increase the risk of developing skin cancer in the long term. 

From an index of 3, you must protect yourself!

See the diagram below. 

👉 UV indices:

UV indices are recognized by the WHO (World Health Organization) as the reference tool for UV radiation on the earth's surface.

Weak : very early in the morning, the UV index is very low and does not require sun protection, UNLESS the activity is repeated daily. 

AVERAGE : During the day, the UV index increases to 3 to 5. At this time, sun protection is necessary such as hat, sweater, sunglasses and sunscreen. 

Pupil : When UV rays are very high, sun protection is necessary to protect yourself well: hat, sweater, sunglasses and sunscreen. 

Very high : in the middle of the afternoon, UV indices can sometimes reach very high levels. Additional protection is necessary and any stay outdoors should be avoided if possible. 

Extreme : It is not recommended to go out or practice outdoor sports when the UV index is extreme. Additional protection is necessary and any stay outdoors should be avoided. 

👉 Check the UV indices on Weather Media 

👉 Application available on tablet or Android 

We raise awareness!

The most effective skin cancer awareness campaigns are those related to beauty. What do you think?

➡️ The tanning trend remains very popular, but what if we told you that all this sun exposure ages your skin prematurely with the appearance of wrinkles and pigment spots that damage your skin? 

Wouldn't you like to maintain healthy, youthful-looking skin for longer?

➡️ Among adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 29, melanoma is the fourth most common newly diagnosed cancer. 

⚠️ We have questions to ask ourselves regarding this devastating fashion. 

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The next episode 

The next episode will be a special recording to mark the Skin Cancer Awareness Month. I will give voice to people affected by this cancer who tell us how they got through this ordeal with their heads held high. 

Inspiring stories from Stéphanie Richard and Francis Haché. 

I will also welcome the Sauve Ta Peau Foundation to tell us about the various awareness campaigns underway and their involvement with people affected by this cancer. 

Stay connected!

Podcast sponsored by the Save Your Skin Foundation And Krabēo UV Swimsuit.

Campaign in progress Hair Heros here .

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