Need for increased US school sun protection policies

October 25, 2016

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Given the substantial amount of time children and adolescents spend in school settings, addressing skin cancer prevention in this setting is crucial. Skin cancer prevention in schools can take several forms: supportive policies that allow or even encourage students to use sun protection; environmental changes that encourage shade provision and use; and educational programs to teach children about UV and its effects on human health. Together, these efforts could be vital in preventing skin cancer among children and adolescents and reducing the future burden of skin cancer in the United States.

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Open-access viewpoint article:  Guy Jr, GP, et al. The Important Role of Schools in the Prevention of Skin Cancer.  JAMA Dermatol. Published online August 31, 2016. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.3453 http://archderm.jamanetwork.co...