
To stay safe, she recommended avoiding overexposure to the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed, breathable hat or using an umbrella.ĪLSO READ: MetMalaysia: Extreme heat brings serious health risks Public health expert Prof Dr Moy Foong Ming of Universiti Malaya said the risks or dangers of being exposed to high UV levels include skin cancer (melanoma and nonmelanoma), premature ageing and other skin damage, cataracts and other eye damage, as well as immune system suppression. With the country sizzling under the hot sun and some states recording temperatures of 35✬, health experts urge the public to be cautious about overexposure to UV rays.


While the sun is a great source of vitamin D, it’s also a source of UV radiation which is the main cause of skin cancer which can be prevented by wearing sunscreen and clothes that offer adequate sun protection.

It focuses on educating individuals about the dangers of too much sun exposure and how to practice sun safety to properly enjoy it. National Sun Awareness Week (May 1 st – May 7 th) is a campaign chaired by the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD). That’s why National Sun Awareness Week is here to shed light on the dangers of prolonged exposure to the sun. Gone is 5pm darkness, the sun is out and the weather is refreshing (most of the time)! We’re all glad the sun has returned, but we need to take extra care of ourselves with its return.
