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Description of Resource:

primary and middle school interventions to prevent skin cancer, based on strong evidence of their effectiveness in 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:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Cancer

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

C-20

Resource Type:

Systematic Review

Citation:

Guide To Community Preventive Services [Internet]. Atlanta: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US), Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services, Epidemiology and Analysis Program Office, Community Guide Branch; [updated 2013 Mar 14]. Preventing Skin Cancer: Primary and Middle School Interventions; [updated 2012 Aug 30; cited 2013 Feb 11]. Available from http://www.thecommunityguide.org/cancer/skin/education-policy/primaryandmiddleschools.html

Tags:

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

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/preventing-skin-cancer-primary-and-middle-school
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2014-10-08 20:32:03.0