SunSmart message – put hats away over winter

June 20th, 2012

The sun’s ultraviolet radiation is the major cause of skin cancer and the best natural source of vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for bone and muscle development and the prevention of osteoporosis. From May until August in Victoria, the UV drops below three, meaning most of us need to make an extra effort to get outside for some vitamin D exposure. Find out how much sun in enough for Vitamin D over winter here.