超过16,000名澳大利亚人敦促学校每天5分钟的防晒霜休息时间,以防治高皮肤癌发病率。 Over 16,000 Australians urge daily 5-minute sunscreen breaks in schools to combat high skin cancer rates.

超过16,000名澳大利亚人,包括670多名医生,呼吁学校在午餐前每天实施5分钟的防晒霜休息,以减少皮肤癌风险。 Over 16,000 Australians, including more than 670 doctors, are calling for schools to implement a daily 5-minute sunscreen break before lunch to reduce skin cancer risk. 在墨尔本医生Kerith Whittigan博士的带领下, 请愿强调儿童在游戏期间往往忽视防晒霜, Led by Melbourne physician Dr. Kerith Whittigan, the petition highlights that children often neglect sunscreen during play, especially without supervision. 医疗专家强调,低成本、易于执行的例行做法可以拯救生命,特别是在黑瘤发病率较高的农村地区。 Medical experts stress the low-cost, easy-to-implement routine could save lives, particularly in rural areas with higher melanoma rates. 2025年的一项调查发现, 60%的青少年在紫外线高峰时不使用足够的防晒措施。 Melanoma is the most common cancer among Australians aged 20 to 39, and a 2025 survey found 60% of teens don’t use adequate sun protection during peak UV hours. 支持来自病人、父母和健康倡导者,他们说,该措施可以防止痛苦,减少长期保健费用。 Support comes from patients, parents, and health advocates who say the measure could prevent suffering and reduce long-term healthcare costs.