Sun Health Effects

Understanding sun safety is necessary to protect yourself and others from health effects related to UV radiation. Learn more about the health effects associated with UV radiation, tips for staying safe in the sun, and access Don't Fry Day materials.

• Health Effects of UV Radiation

  

  Learn more about possible health effects from overexposure to UV radiation, including skin cancer, premature aging and skin damage, eye damage such as cataracts, and immune system suppression.

  Explore Health Effects

• Sun Safety Tips

  

  Learn about why it's important to be sun safe and see tips on how to stay safe while outdoors in the sun.

  Discover Sun Safety Tips

• Don't Fry Day

  

  Don't Fry Day is celebrated annually on the Friday before Memorial Day to remind everyone to be sun safe.

  Learn About Don't Fry Day