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Educational level-dependent melanoma awareness in a high-risk population in Switzerland

Frontiers in Oncology, 2023
IntroductionThe worldwide incidence of melanoma has been increasing rapidly in recent decades with Switzerland having one of the highest rates in Europe. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is one of the main risk factors for skin cancer.
Alina Miriam Mueller, Alina Miriam Mueller, Elisabeth Victoria Goessinger, Elisabeth Victoria Goessinger, Sara Elisa Cerminara, Sara Elisa Cerminara, Lisa Kostner, Lisa Kostner, Margarida Amaral, Stephanie Marie Huber, Lea Pauline Passweg, Laura Garcia Moreno, Daniel Bodenmann, Michael Kunz, Mitchell Paul Levesque, Mitchell Paul Levesque, Julia-Tatjana Maul, Julia-Tatjana Maul, Phil Fang Cheng, Alexander Andreas Navarini, Alexander Andreas Navarini, Lara Valeska Maul, Lara Valeska Maul   +22 more
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Malignant melanoma : awareness of malignant melanoma, risk factors and related behavior towards them among adolescents in Slovenia [PDF]

, 2018
Incidenca malignega melanoma v Sloveniji v zadnjih desetletjih strmo narašča, poznavanje malignega melanoma in dejavnikov tveganja pa je med populacijo še vedno vprašljivo in malo raziskano.
Leskovšek, Katja, Ocvirk, Janja
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Australian primary school communities' understandings of SunSmart: a qualitative study

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 2017
Objectives: Skin cancer represents a major health issue for Australia. Childhood sun exposure is an important risk factor and evidence suggests the use of sun protection measures by Australian school children could be improved.
Matthew Winslade, Bradley Wright, Dean Dudley, Wayne Cotton, Alexandra Brown   +4 more
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Sun Protective Behaviors and Attitudes of Runners

Sports, 2021
Sun exposure is a risk factor for skin cancer. Knowledge and behaviors around sun exposure protective measures are poorly described in athletes including runners.
Adam S. Tenforde, Michael Fredericson, Kierann E. S. Toth, Kristin L. Sainani   +3 more
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Exponentially Increasing Incidences of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma in Europe Correlate with Low Personal Annual UV Doses and Suggests 2 Major Risk Factors [PDF]

, 2015
For several decades the incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) steadily increased in fair-skinned, indoor-working people around the world. Scientists think poor tanning ability resulting in sunburns initiate CMM, but they do not understand why ...
Akslen LA, Beer TM, Chida K, Cornwell ML, Devgun MS, Dianne E Godar, Eisman JA, Elwood JM, European Commission, Frampton RJ, Godar DE, Köstner K, Madhan Subramanian, Robinson ES, Samira Ashrafi, Stephen J Merrill, Tewari A   +16 more
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An evaluation of the course of facial sunscreen coverage and sustainability over an 8‐hour workday among outdoor workers

Health Science Reports, 2021
Background Reapplication of sunscreen every 2 hours is recommended, especially after swimming, sweating, or working outdoors. However, the sustainability of sunscreen during the workday among outdoor workers is still unclear.
Waritch Kobwanthanakun, Narumol Silpa‐archa, Chanisada Wongpraparut, Chutipon Pruksaekanan, Woraphong Manuskiatti   +4 more
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Photoprotection practices, knowledge and sun-related skin damage in Spanish beach handball players [PDF]

, 2019
Background. Outdoor sports are a risk activity for skin cancer, especially if adequate sun protection measures are not used. The aim of this study is to examine the photoprotection habits of outdoor (beach) handball players, and to determine the ...
Armstrong, Armstrong, Autier, Bränstrom, Clegg, Cohen, Davis, De Castro-Maqueda, De Troya-Martin, De Troya-Martin, De Troya-Marín, Diffey, Dobinsson, Fernandez-Morano, Fernandez-Morano, Fitzpatrick, Glanz, Glanz, Glanz, Green, Hall, Hamant, International Handball Federation, Jinna, Lawler, Lawler, Lee, Leiter, Molho-Pessach, Pagoto, Petty, Stanton, Toro-Huamanchumo, World Health Organization (WHO), Wright   +34 more
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Skin cancer risk perception and sun protection behavior at work, at leisure, and on sun holidays: a survey for Danish outdoor and indoor workers

Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 2018
Background To prevent occupational skin cancer, it is essential that the sun-protective behavior of outdoor workers is adequate. The aim is to study the sun-protective behavior of Danish outdoor workers at work, at leisure, and on sun holiday and compare
Kasper Grandahl, Kristina Sophie Ibler, Gunnar Hellmund Laier, Ole Steen Mortensen   +3 more
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The Interest in Nanomaterials for Topical Photoprotection

Cosmetics, 2015
Wearing clothes and using sun protection products are effective ways of preventing non-melanocytic skin cancer. Sun protection products are classified as cosmetics in Europe.
Céline Couteau, Laurence Coiffard
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Knowledge and behavior of Lebanese parents regarding melanoma prevention in public and private school children

Melanoma Management, 2021
Aim: Assess the knowledge and behavior of Lebanese parents when it comes to melanoma and its prevention in children. Methods: A survey, to be completed by parents, was sent through children from three schools.
Léa El Haddad, Tarek Souaid, Diana Kadi, Joya-Rita Hindy, Karim Souaid, Hampig Raphael Kourie, Roland Tomb   +6 more
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