Be smart in the sun

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland. Just over 8,000 new cases are diagnosed in this country every year. The good news is that nine out of every ten cases of skin cancer can be prevented. We'll tell you how.

Have questions about reducing your risk? Contact our National Cancer Helpline on 1800 200 700.

SunSmart Code - Irish Cancer Society

The SunSmart code gives you four tips for protecting your skin and reducing your risk of cancer.

You don't have to get sunburnt to get skin cancer, but it helps.

UV Index is a guide to how sunsmart you need to be to reduce your risk of skin cancer.

Find out about skin cancer and the importance of spotting it early.

Find out how to keep your kids safe in the sun.

Sunbeds aren't safer than the sun. We'll tell you why.

Get booklets and factsheets all about staying healthy and reducing your risk of cancer.

Vitamin D is important for our general health. We'll talk you through the healthy and safe ways to get Vitamin D.

UV rays affect more than your skin.

Epic Fail Survey

Take our SunSmart Survey and help us to help Ireland be SunSmart and reduce the number of new cases of skin cancer.

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Tips for staying healthy

Don't smoke.

Moderate your alcoholic drink consumption.

Be sunsmart everyday to reduce your risk of skin cancer.

Eat fresh fruit, vegetables and foods high in fibre.

Limit fatty foods in your diet.

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