Sun protection factor

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Sun protection factor
TermSun protection factor
Short definitionSun protection factor - A scale for rating sunburn protection in sunscreen products. The higher the sun protection factor, the better the sunburn protection. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Sun protection factor - A scale for rating sunburn protection in sunscreen products. The higher the sun protection factor, the better the sunburn protection. Sunscreens with a rating of 2 to 11 offer minimal protection from sunburn. Sunscreens with a rating of 12 to 29 offer moderate protection. Sun protection factors of 30 or higher offer a high level of protection against sunburn. Also called SPF

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