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Mon 07 Jul 2007Schools criticised over lack of policies on exposure to sunA survey of schools in the southeast of Ireland by the British Association of Dermatologists is critical of the lack of advice given to children about excessive exposure to the sun.The survey, which was conducted in association with Waterford Regional Hospital, found that 95 per cent of schools had no written policy to limit the exposure of student to sunlight, and 44 per cent had no shade-producing structures.