Have you enjoyed the sun the past few days? Research shows that we could actually use a lesson in the sun, because not all of us are well informed about the sun and its power.
The difference between UVA and UVB
72 percent of the Dutch do not know the difference between UVA and UVB radiation. There is a handy mnemonic so you won't forget the difference from now on.
85 percent of people do not consult the sun
Sometimes you hear that the sun's power is high. You burn faster then. Solar power is a measure of the amount of UV radiation in sunlight that reaches the earth. It has nothing to do with how hot or cold it is. What about sun power?
According to Mischa Stubenitsky of KWF Kankerbescherming, the idea is still alive that the consequences of sunburn are not too bad. And that while sunburn at a young age increases the risk of skin cancer later in life. Besides enjoying, an important piece of advice:lubricate, clothes, keep. Reapply every two hours, think of UV-resistant clothing and, especially with high sun strength, often seek the shade.
