Sun Safety Quiz

It's that time of year again when we will (hopefully) be getting lots of sunny, hot days to relax in the garden, meet friends at the park and light up the barbeque but what will you be doing to protect yourself from the sun so you can enjoy the good weather sunburn free?  Remember, big sunglasses, funky flip flops and festival chic is very fashionable this year but burnt skin most definitely is not.

The sun is shining and you and your friends are off to the park for the afternoon do you...

a) Slip some sun lotion in your bag to apply when you get there.

b) Remember your MP3 player and phone but leave the sun lotion at home.

c) Apply your sun lotion about 30 minutes before you leave.

You're off on your hols and packing your suitcase, but what do you pack...

a) As little as possible, it'll be hot and you want to get a tan.

b) As little as possible, but you do remember the sun lotion.

c) You make sure you pack a hat, sunglasses, lip balm and some items of clothing to cover up when the sun is really strong.

It's a hot, sunny day and you've been invited to a barbeque which is due to starts 1pm, when you arrive you...

a) Position your chair so you catch some rays.

b) Sit in the shade.

c) Sit in the sun, but make sure your arms are covered.

You're relaxing on the beach safe in the knowledge that you applied your sun lotion when you first arrived 2 hours ago do you...

a) Make sure you apply some more sun lotion very soon.

b) Decide to go for a long walk down the beach.

c) Go for a quick dip in the sea before you think about applying more sun lotion.

It is very important to keep an eye on any moles you may have on your body, but what should alert you to making an appointment with your doctor..?

a) Itchiness and change in shape and size

b) Bleeding and change in shape, colour and size

c) All of the above

You are a real sun worshipper, but your friend says you don't have to worry because you have dark hair and skin.  Do you think what your friend has said is...

a) True.

b) False.

c) Don't know.

We all love fashion and want to be seen wearing the latest trends but what essential items do you think should you wear to protect yourself from the sun and avoid getting very unfashionable sun damage?

a) sun lotion.

b) sun lotion and sunglasses.

c) sun lotion, sunglasses and hat.