MORE WHO MEMBER STATES UNITE IN FIGHT AGAINST SKIN CANCER
more Member States to adopt the Global Solar Ultraviolet (UV) Index. In
recent days, Canada and the United States of America have begun using the
Index (UVI), joining several other WHO Member States, to ensure that the UVI
is used on a regular basis to educate people about the dangers of
overexposure to UV radiation.
The UVI is an internationally-agreed and standardized measure of the UV
radiation levels expected for the next day and is usually given in
conjunction with local news and weather reports. In the UVI, as developed byWHO in collaboration with the International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection, the United Nations Environment Programme and the World
Meteorological Organization, UV radiation levels are expressed on a scale of
1 (low) to >11 (dangerously high).
"UV radiation contributes significantly to the burden of skin and eye
diseases around the world. The Global Solar UV Index will certainly help
raise awareness of the importance of sun protection and hopefully will have
an impact on reducing the number of skin cancers and cataracts in years to
come. In this context, the adoption of the UVI by countries such as Canada
and the United States, where there is a strong 'tanning culture', is
particularly welcome," commented Dr Mike Repacholi, Coordinator of Radiation
and Environmental Health at WHO Headquarters in Geneva.
With well over one million new cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year in
Canada and the United States, the Global UV Index will not only help people
become more aware of the importance of sun protection, but also help ensure
a consistent approach to educating the public world-wide. Other WHO MemberStates already using the UVI are Argentina, Australia, Czech Republic,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
"It is important that countries have a common standard for UV radiation
reporting that includes advice for the public about sun protection. Given
the large number of people who travel to different countries, travelers in
particular will benefit from knowing that the same standard for UV reporting
will apply world-wide," added Dr Repacholi. "We will continue to work with
countries to help them implement the Global UV Index and we are encouraged
to know that other countries are also considering adopting the Global UV
Index in the near future."
Outside the tropics, the highest UV levels occur when the sun is at its
maximum elevation, for example, around mid-day during the summer months.
Altitude (the higher one is above sea level, the less UV is absorbed by the
atmosphere), proximity to the equator and cloudless skies are also factors
which increase UV levels. Shade is one of the best defences against UV
radiation. During mid-day hours when the sun's UV rays are at their peak,
finding shade is particularly important. If one has to be in the sun,
wearing sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat and protective clothing, and
frequently applying sunscreen of Sun Protection Factor 15+ are all important
protective measures.
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