The free sunscreens will be made available at schools and universities, festivals, parks, sports venues and open public spaces across the country, according to the government.
The Dutch government will offer free sun protection to its citizens this year in a bid to tackle the country’s record levels of skin cancer.
The free sunscreens will be made available at schools and universities, festivals, parks, sports venues and open public spaces across the country, according to the government.
The government justified its decision by saying that it wanted to enable everyone to have access to sun protection and not be bothered by factors such as cost or inconvenience. At the same time, they hope that the campaign will turn the application of sun cream into a habit for everyone.
The campaign was launched last weekend at a festival in the city of Brenda, according to public broadcaster NOS.
Venlo-Venray Hospital, near the German border, says it is working with state insurance companies to finance the provision of sunscreen in several municipalities to 120 primary schools.
Medical authorities have reported a record rise in skin cancer cases in recent years. Sunscreen has been shown to be the best protection against the disease and children should get into the habit of applying it from an early age so it becomes the same ritual as brushing their teeth, said a consultant from a North Sea swimming resort.
Across Europe, skin cancer rates have increased over the past two decades. In neighboring Germany, according to the Federal Statistical Office, in 2021 the number of deaths from skin cancer increased by 55% compared to 2001.
Source :Skai
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