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Do NowCan African Americans get sun burns?
Summer Science
Yes! All people can get sunburn!
Summer Science
The sun makes two types of rays: UVA and UVB
• What’s happening when the your out in the sun?
Summer Science
UVB rays just burn off the top layer of skin
Summer Science UVA rays make our lower skin cells produce
more pigment to make our skin darker
This is what makes people tan
Summer Science
Darker skinned people tan easier, because they already have a lot of melanin
Fair skinned people have little melanin so they burn easier
Summer Science
Just because you tan easier doesn’t mean you can’t get sun burns
You are also still at risk for cancer
Summer Science
Why does this matter? Every time you go out in the sun, you need to have on sunscreen!
Summer Science
Sunscreen will protect you from the harmful UVB rays
Summer Science
Sunscreen Dos Put it on every time you go out in the sun
Reapply it every 1.5 to 2 hours
Take breaks from the sun
Invest in a hat or a good pair of sunglasses
Summer Science
Dehydration is another big issue during the summer
Summer Science
Dehydration is when you lose more fluids than you take in
Summer Science
For young adults, tends to happen as a result of fever and heat exposure
You may not even realize its happening
Summer Science
Some symptoms: Dry mouth
Weakness/diziness
Confusion
fainting
Summer Science
How can it be avoided?
DRINK WATER
Its’ the quickest way to replenish fluids, especially when your out in the heat
Overview
Sunburn
It can happen to anyone
Make sure to apply sunscreen everytime you go out and reapply
Use at least SPF 15
Dehydration
Extreme loss of water
Can be very serious if not treated soon
Make sure you drink a lot of water, especially when out in the sun