ABOUT
There has been a marked increase in the incidences of skin cancer in populations worldwide since the early 1970's. This health problem is related to sunlight exposure and it's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Additionally, in recent years we have seen a gradual thinning of the ozone layer that increases the intensity of UV radiation that reaches the earth. These two facts are mostly responsible for the trend towards increased cases of skin cancer.
The best response we have is to raise awareness of the damaging effects of current UV radiation levels by providing real time information to the public in outdoor venues. SUNWATCH is a device designed to measure the sun's UV-B radiation, the most dangerous type for the skin. SUNWATCH provides advanced UV radiation monitoring and warning solutions to help protect individuals from the harmful effects of overexposure to the sun's rays.
Our cutting-edge technology tracks real-time UV levels and alerts users when it's time to seek shade or apply sunscreen, ensuring optimal skin health and safety. SUNWATCH displays the current intensity of UV radiation using colored LED lights corresponding to the International UV Index.
APPLICATIONS
SUNWATCH is designed to be installed anywhere outdoor activity takes place. It provides the information necessary allowing the public to determine the proper protection from the sun's damaging UV radiation.
SUNWATCH does more than inform. It’s a powerful marketing tool that positions your brand side by side with real-time, meaningful information.
Key Features:
• Real-time UV index display. Clearly communicates the current UV level in an easy to understand color coded display.
• Versatile placement. AC and solar powered versions are available to easily integrate into any outdoor setting, such as:
- Sports Stadiums
- Beaches and Boardwalks
- Public Parks and Swimming Pools
- Outdoor Music Venues
- Golf Courses
- Construction Sites
- Amusement Parks and Water Parks
- Cruise Ships
- Outdoor Antique and Flea Markets
- Colleges, Universities, and (K-12 grade) Schools
- Outdoor Crossfit Venues
- Hotels
- Zoos
- Ski Slopes
- Race Tracks
- Outdoor Car Shows
- And more....
Customizable branding:
• Personalize SUNWATCH with your company logo and messaging to reinforce brand recognition.
• Video displays can be incorporated into the enclosure.
• Optional digital time and temperature displays are available.
• Incorporate SUNWATCH into your marketing strategy to:
- Increase brand awareness
- Boost customer loyalty.
- Drive sales and revenue.
- Bring awareness to the importance of protection from the sun’s rays.
THE (UV) INDEX
The ultraviolet index, or (UV) index, is an international standard measurement of the strength of the sunburn-producing ultraviolet (UV) radiation at a particular place and time. It is primarily used in daily and hourly forecasts aimed at the general public. The (UV) index is designed as an open-ended linear scale, directly proportional to the intensity of (UV) radiation, and adjusting for wavelength based on what causes human skin to sunburn. The purpose of the (UV) index is to help people effectively protect themselves from (UV) radiation, which has health benefits in moderation but in excess causes sunburn, skin aging, DNA damage, skin cancer, immunosuppression, and eye damage, such as cataracts.
The scale was developed by Canadian scientists in 1992, and then adopted and standardized by the World Meteorological Organization in 1994. Public health organizations recommend that people protect themselves if they spend substantial time outdoors when the UV index is 3 or higher.
The scale is generally displayed using various colors corresponding with the (UV) intensity levels.
SKIN CANCER STATISTICS
• In the U.S., more than 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. More than two people die of the disease every hour.
• More than 5.4 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer were treated in over 3.3 million people in the U.S. in 2012, the most recent year new statistics were available.
• More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined.
• At least one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
• The annual cost of treating skin cancers in the U.S. is estimated at $8.1 billion: about $4.8 billion for non-melanoma skin cancers and $3.3 billion for melanoma.
• The diagnosis and treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers in the U.S. increased by 77 percent between 1994 and 2014.
Source: American Cancer Society
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