Every fourth Dane opt out of it deliberately: can have fatal consequences
It is incredibly important to remember during the summer months.
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It is finally good weather in Denmark again, which means that many have to go out and enjoy the sun’s rays.
Over the next few days, the UV index will be high and therefore it can have serious consequences if you do not remember the sunscreen in the sun.
A new study conducted by YouGov for Gjensidige shows that every fourth Dane opt out of the sunscreen at home.
It is important to remember the sunscreen, even if the sun sometimes hides behind the clouds, says Health Head of Health in Gjensidige, Mette Glad.
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« We have seen in recent years that the curve for skin cancer in Denmark is increasing, and it is therefore worrying that so many Danes opt out of the sunscreen at home. It is not only important to remember the sunscreen when you are actively out in the sun.
Using only sunscreen abroad
In the survey, 14 percent of respondents say they never use sunscreen in the summer, while 12 percent say they only use sunscreen on trips abroad.
However, the sun can be as sharp at home as abroad, Mette is happy.
« Many Danes mistakenly believe that the Danish sun is not very strong and that they can therefore slip the sunscreen. Therefore, they only apply sunscreen on holidays abroad. However, it is important that the Danes become better at applying sunscreen at home to protect themselves from the UV rays, » she concludes.
The National Board of Health New recommendations include applying sunscreen with a minimum factor 30 when staying in the sun.
Good advice
- Remember to check the shelf life on the sunscreen
- Remember to apply ample quantity
- Remember to lubricate yourself after bathing in either pool or sea
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