The Sun Can Be Harmful… Children have thinner, more sensitive skin that is easily damaged by the harmful ultraviolet (UV) light of the sum. Children also have more skin (body surface area) for their body size (mass) compared to adults.
Type: Fact SheetChildren's Health Issue: Extreme WeatherInfo For: Families & CommunitiesPEHSU: Region 8Exposure Pathway: Healthy Homes & SchoolsWeather