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Tropical Medicine and Health, 2021 Background Rural populations in Uganda rely heavily on medicinal plants for the treatment of bacterial skin infections. However, the efficacy of these medicinal plants for their pharmacological action is not known.
J. Namukobe +7 more
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Sun Protection and Sunburn in Children Aged 1–10 Years in Germany: Prevalence and Determinants
Children, 2021 Seeking shade, the use of textile sun protection and sunscreen, and protecting one’s eyes by wearing sunglasses are recommended sun protection measures in children.
T. Görig +5 more
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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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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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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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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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