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7 August 2002
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In fair skinned people, exposure of the face, hands and arms to direct sunlight for 15 minutes 3 times a week allows sufficient Vitamin D to be synthesised in the body.
19 November 2009
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The Dark side of tanning graphically represents the damaging impact of overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and the deadly nature of melanoma, which is one of the most common cancers in young Victorians.
18 June 2007
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New guidelines have been released today to tell Australians how much sun they need to avoid vitamin D deficiency and stay healthy without increasing their risk of skin cancer.
1 September 2009
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UV radiation levels are already rising in Victoria so don't wait until summer to use sun protection. In Victoria, from September through to the end of April average UV levels are 3 and above, which is when UV radiation can damage skin and eyes and lead to skin cancer.
23 December 2005
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We are challenging all Victorians to get through their summer holiday without allowing themselves, their friends or their family, to get sunburnt.
