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Fresh air and exercise are essential to the healthy development of young children. Children who regularly spend time running, jumping and playing outdoors are generally more fit and have a lower risk of childhood obesity. In order for children to safely enjoy the outdoors, they must avoid overexposure to the sun. Too many ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause serious health problems such as skin cancer; older looking skin and other skin problems; cataracts and other eye damage; and weakening of the immune system. Children's chances of developing skin cancer can be greatly reduced by protecting them from the sun and practicing good sun safe habits at a young age. The earlier educators, parents and guardians incorporate sun protection into their children’s daily activities, the lower their lifetime risk will be for developing skin cancer. Additionally, because the remarkable shade cloth blocks up to 97% of the sun’s UV rays, using our shade structures will reduce the deterioration rate of playground equipment’s plastic and powder-coat finishes, thereby actually extending the life of the playground being covered. Since playground equipment represents a very substantial investment, extra years of life actually helps pay for the relatively economical cost of the shade structure. Costing much less than wood or metal shelters, our shade structures provide an economical, attractive, and durable solution where shade is needed to protect children and property.
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