Question

which of the following are important considerations for reducing the risk of skin cancer related to sun exposure?
(select all that apply.)

• apply a broad - spectrum sunscreen with an spf of 30 or greater.
• wearing a hat is unnecessary if sunscreen is applied.
• apply sunscreen fifteen minutes before going outdoors.
• sunscreen only needs to be applied once per day for effective protection.
• use a sunscreen with an spf of 15 or lower for adequate protection.
• uva rays are only a concern during the summer months.
• tanning beds are a safer alternative to sun exposure for tanning.
• limit sun exposure to no more than 30 minutes a day to prevent skin cancer.
• uvb rays are only harmful between 10 am and 2 pm.

Explanation:

Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen blocks UVA/UVB rays. Applying 15 minutes early allows absorption. Hats add protection even with sunscreen; daily reapplication is needed; SPF <15 is insufficient; UVA/UVB are year-round; tanning beds are unsafe; 30-minute limits aren’t standard advice; UVB is strongest 10AM-2PM but still harmful outside those times.

Answer:

Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater., Apply sunscreen fifteen minutes before going outdoors.