subject: Do You Have The Right Gear For Summer? Skin Cancer Prevention And Sun Protection Stinger Suits [print this page] Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in USA. According to the National Cancer Institute About one million Americans develop skin cancer each year.
There are many types of skin cancer: Melanoma skin cancer that forms in skin cells that make pigment; Basal cell skin cancer that forms in small, round cells in the base of the outer layer of skin; Squamous cell skin cancer (one of two most common) that forms in flat cells that form the surface of the skin; Neuroendocrine skin cancer that forms in cells that release hormones in response to signals from the nervous system.
The most two common skin cancers (Basal cell and Squamous cell) occurs on areas of the skin that have been in the sun, usually on the head, neck, hands and arms. Studies have shown that people with certain Risk Factors are more likely than others to develop skin cancer. These risk factors include: Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation exposure, Skin Scars or Burns, Skin Infection, Skin Inflammation or skin ulcers, Skin Diseases, Radiation Therapy, Family history of skin cancer, Medical conditions affecting the Immune System.
The best way to prevent skin cancer is to protect yourself from the sun. Also, protect children from an early age. It is best to use sun protective clothing whenever you can. You also should protect yourself from UV radiation which can be reflected by sand, water, snow, and ice. UV radiation can go through light clothing, windshields, windows, and clouds. Wear long sleeves and long pants, a hat with a wide brim, and sunglasses that absorb UV.
Stingers suits are special swimsuits designed for the best skin protection against UV radiation (originally made for protection against jellyfish which can give a nasty sting); Stingers sun protection swim wear are one piece swimsuits with long sleeves, long legs, and high neck features.
Fabrics used should be tested for UV protection by an authorized government body (such as ARPANSA in Australia), and the highest ratings given is UPF50+ which blocks over 97.5% of the sun UV radiation; materials should provide excellent stretch and recovery for comfort and second skin like feel. For easy wear, stinger swimsuits should have a front or back long zipper starting from neck down to the waist (front zipper recommended). The new generation of Stinger suits comes with Chlorine Resistance, which preserve colors, elasticity, and recovery.
You can use a stinger suit in many outdoor activities in addition to swimming. There is no limit to how and where you can use stinger suits! The Australian Olympic team used specially made stinger swimsuits in the pool to enhance their performance. Most common uses for stingers suits amongst children is the freedom it gives them when playing outdoors in the sun, and the satisfaction and safety feel parents get when spending a long day on the beach.
