00:00After several unfortunate incidents in previous years, tourists visiting Greece this summer appear to be better informed about the dangers
00:09of ultraviolet radiation and the health risks associated with excessive sun exposure.
00:15In central Athens, increasing numbers of visitors can be seen sightseeing under the protection of hats and sunglasses, while some
00:23are even carrying umbrellas.
00:24I travel with hats and this umbrella also is UV protection, so it's all UV protection.
00:31Red Cross volunteers who assist visitors during heat waves confirm that tourists are arriving better prepared.
00:39People tend to use more hats and other protective methods such as sunscreen and sunglasses compared to the past.
00:48Because I think they are more educated now about UV radiation and how the sunlight and sun exposure can affect
00:56the skin and the aging of the skin and skin cancer.
01:00Last summer was the third hottest on record in Greece, yet the extreme heat did little to deter tourists, with
01:08the country welcoming a record 38 million visitors.
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