Which statement is not a recommended sun exposure precaution?

Which statement is not a recommended sun exposure precaution?

• A. Tanning beds are recommended for achieving a tan
• B. Avoid sun from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• C. Wear protective clothing
• D. Use sunscreen SPF 30

Answer: (A)

Protecting skin from UV exposure to prevent sunburn and long-term skin cancer risk is the key idea. Using tanning beds exposes skin to artificial UV light and increases the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers, along with premature aging, so it is not a recommended way to tan. That’s why this statement is the one that does not fit as a precaution. In contrast, avoiding sun during peak hours reduces overall UV exposure, wearing protective clothing provides a physical barrier, and using sunscreen with SPF 30 (applied broadly and reapplied as needed) helps prevent UV damage. For effective protection, combine shade, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen, and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating.

Protecting skin from UV exposure to prevent sunburn and long-term skin cancer risk is the key idea. Using tanning beds exposes skin to artificial UV light and increases the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers, along with premature aging, so it is not a recommended way to tan. That’s why this statement is the one that does not fit as a precaution. In contrast, avoiding sun during peak hours reduces overall UV exposure, wearing protective clothing provides a physical barrier, and using sunscreen with SPF 30 (applied broadly and reapplied as needed) helps prevent UV damage. For effective protection, combine shade, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen, and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating.