Shade Structures Provide Long-Term Prevention Benefits for Children

Shade Structures Provide Long-Term Prevention Benefits for Children

Summer is a great time for kids to be outside playing, but it can also be very dangerous. Most people are aware of the dangers of skin cancer and the suns UV rays, but it seems that the occurrence of skin cancer is still on the rise, and developing at younger ages. There are several ways to prevent overexposure to the sun. The two most simple yet effective ways are to wear sunscreen every day and to try to avoid direct exposure to the sun - preferably under a shade that protects against 90 of the sun's harmful UV rays, shade structures provide safe areas for children to play outside while protecting their sensitive skin from the sun. This is a major plus when you think about how painful sunburns can be, especially for kids. Since most people get the majority of their sun exposure before the age of 18, shades helps reduce the risk of developing skin cancer later on in their lives.

Commercial shade structures can also prevent children from getting burned by hot playground equipment. This type of injury is more common than most people realize during the hot summer months. Many unprotected playgrounds can get so hot that children are unable to play on them at all which renders them useless for a good part of the day. Shade structures help keep playgrounds cool so that children can play throughout the summer and enjoy their community playgrounds without having to worry about getting burned. Invest in a shade structure for your community and you will see the benefits for the next 10 or 15 years!

For more information and resources like this please visit http://www.creativesystems.com. Be sure to visit our "site map" then click on "industry links" for lots of great information about fundraising and grants for shade structures.

Written by:
April Stone
Creative Recreational Systems, Inc.
877 play systems (752-9797)

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Written by: April Stone Creative Recreational Systems, Inc. 877 play systems (752-9797) California, Oregan, Nevada, Washington

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