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Incidence and public health burden of sunburn among beachgoers in the United States. [PDF]
, 2020 The beach environment creates many barriers to effective sun protection, putting beachgoers at risk for sunburn, a well-established risk factor for skin cancer.
Arnold, Benjamin F +8 more
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BMC Research Notes, 2021 Objective This study aimed to explore current attitudes towards sun protection, and sun-seeking behaviour among young Australian adolescents. It was done as part of a larger project aiming to develop a digital resource to support young people in making ...
Nisali Gamage +6 more
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“Beach Lifeguards′ Sun Exposure and Sun Protection in Spain”
Safety and Health at Work, 2021 Background: Sunburn is the main avoidable cause of skin cancer. Beach lifeguards spend many hours exposed to the effects of solar radiation during their work day, precisely at times of the year when levels of solar irradiation are highest.
Magdalena de Troya Martín +6 more
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International Journal of Public Health, 2022 Objectives: Summer intermittent sun exposure is a major risk factor for melanoma. Socioeconomic position, cognitive and psychosocial factors play a role in sun protection behaviors but the underlying mechanisms are unknown.
Cécile Durand +11 more
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Sun Safe Partners Online: Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2020 BackgroundHarnessing supportive influences in close relationships is an innovative and potentially effective strategy to improve sun protection behaviors.
Manne, Sharon +6 more
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Skin cancer’s prevention in the light of current medical knowledge
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023 Among all diagnosed malignancies, skin cancers account for more than 30-50%. Caucasian patients have a lifetime risk of more than 20%. The incidence increases with the age of patients. In 2017, there were over 14,000 new cases in Poland.
Małgorzata Milanowska +4 more
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JMIR Formative Research, 2023 BackgroundMiddle childhood (ages 8-12 years) is a critical period for forming behavioral habits and reducing the risk for the development of skin cancer later in life.
Sharon Manne +8 more
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Personalised electronic messages to improve sun protection in young adults [PDF]
, 2012 The incidence of all skin cancers, including melanoma, continues to rise. It is well known that ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the main environmental risk factor for skin cancer, and excessive exposure at a young age increases the risk of developing skin ...
Alison Marshall +9 more
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Preventive Medicine Reports, 2018 This single arm pilot intervention study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary impact of a Sun Safe Partners, which is a couple-focused intervention targeting improved sun protection behavior.
Sharon Manne +3 more
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Outdoor Workers' Use of Sun Protection at Work and Leisure
Safety and Health at Work, 2016 Background: Outdoor workers are at risk of high ultraviolet radiation exposure, and may have difficulty using sun protection. The objectives were to determine the prevalence of sun protection behaviors in a sample of outdoor construction workers, and to ...
Cheryl E. Peters +4 more
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