SunSmart schools: a New Zealand skin cancer primary prevention intervention blueprint for primary school settings

May 4, 2018

Abstract

Skin cancer is an important public health issue. Internationally, 2 to 3 million keratinocyte cancers and 132,000 melanoma skin cancers are diagnosed annually. Yet the risk of developing skin cancer can be mitigated by reducing exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Although exposure to excessive UVR throughout life is important for increasing melanoma risk, it may be particularly crucial during childhood. Children spend a considerable time at school and the school day encompasses the main period of high UVR. Students can spend at least part of that time outdoors and receive a substantial proportion of their total UVR exposure while at school. In addition, students take part in outdoor school events, such as sports days that can result in extended periods of exposure to high UVR levels.

Source:

McNoe, B., Reeder, A., & de Lange, M. (2018). SunSmart schools: a New Zealand skin cancer primary prevention intervention blueprint for primary school settings. British Journal of Dermatology. doi:https://doi-org.ezproxy.otago....

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