WE all know catching too many rays is bad for us, but every year many soldiers get sunburnt in the name of "Op Bronze". And you don't have to be on holiday or serving abroad to be at risk - even on a cloudy day in the UK, the summer sun can be strong enough to cause harm. Low-level sunburn leaves skin red, sore and hot. You can treat this yourself and it should get better within seven days. More severe bums, however, can lead to serious conditions such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke, as well as significantly raising your chances of developing skin cancer.
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