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Description of Resource:

The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends primary and middle school interventions to prevent skin cancer by increasing sun-protective behaviors and decreasing ultraviolet exposure, sunburn incidence, and formation of new moles. Primary and middle school (kindergarten through 8th grade) interventions to promote sun-protective behaviors include educational interventions, supportive behavioral interventions, and environmental and policy changes.

Evidence-Based Resource Details

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Developed By:

Community Preventive Services Task Force

Developer Type:

Non-Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Cancer

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

C-20, C-8

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Citation:

The Community Guide [Internet]. Skin Cancer: Primary and Middle School-Based Interventions. c2012– [cited 2016 Oct 29]. Available from: https://www.thecommunityguide.org/findings/skin-cancer-primary-and-middle-school-based-interventions

Tags:

Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Community- & Faith-Based Organizations, Academics, Research & Development, Behavioral & Social, Environmental & Policy, Informational & Educational, Primary Prevention, Students

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/skin-cancer-primary-and-middle-school-based
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 15:55:37.0