Be ‘sun smart’ this summer Primary prevention of skin cancer is being ‘sun smart’. Everyone, particularly children, should be advised to adopt protective measures when UV levels are three or above. These measures include use of shade; broad-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire-style hats; protective clothing; sunglasses; and sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Sunscreen must be applied properly to provide skin protection. About two teaspoons of sunscreen are needed for the head, neck and arms. Ideally, it should be applied abou...