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Victorians are being reminded to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide, with new data showing troubling gaps in basic sun safety habits.

The latest Victorian Population Health Survey has revealed just 43 per cent of Victorians often or always wear a hat in summer, and only 55 per cent regularly apply sunscreen when outdoors for more than 15 minutes. Usage of other sun protection methods was similarly low, despite the risks.

SunSmart head Emma Glassenbury said it was time for Victorians to make sun protection part of their everyday summer routines.

“Damage from UV can happen in as little as 11 minutes, and sunscreen and hats are two of the simplest ways to reduce your skin cancer risk,” Ms Glassenbury said.

“Victoria has one of the highest UV levels in the world, so we

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