Cancer Groups, Dermatologists Push For 'Library Look'

Zerbe, Michael J.

doi:10.1093/jnci/82.10.820-a

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“…Bolognia et al demonstrated that progeny of mothers who were educated about the dangers of excessive sun exposure during the perinatal period spent less unprotected time in the sun than did children of mothers who had not received the aforementioned education (17). Education about sun exposure provided to school children has proved to be beneficial in influencing the attitudes of both the children and their teachers (18)(19)(20)(21). Banks et si found that adolescents were more likely to continue to use sunscreen if their parents insisted on sunscreen use when those adolescents were children (16).…”

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Sun Exposure of Young Children While at Day Care

Grin¹,

Pennoyer²,

Lehrich³

et al. 1994

Pediatric Dermatology

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Sun exposure in childhood has been implicated as a risk factor for the development of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers. As an increasing number of young children are cared for in day-care centers, we were interested in examining the sun-protection practices in this setting. In our study of day-care centers, we found that while most day-care center staff were aware of the adverse effect of excess sun exposure and the need for sun protection, the use of sunscreen and protective clothing and avoidance of midday sun were limited. We conclude that intensive education of day-care center staff and parents regarding sun exposure and sun protection is necessary if we are to attempt to reduce the frequency of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer.

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“…This type of education has proved to be beneficial in influencing attitudes of both school>age children and their teachers (19)(20)(21)(22). However, there is a paucity of information regarding the sun-protection habits of preschool children in the day care setting.…”

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Sun Exposure of Young Children While at Day Care

Grin¹,

Pennoyer²,

Lehrich³

et al. 1994

Pediatric Dermatology

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“…Based in Tucson, Ariz., the Arizona Sun Awareness Project, directed primarily at adults, includes a puppet show for children featuring "Sun Cowboy the Coyote" teaching "Paleface the White Duck" about preventing and detecting skin cancer. 19 The American Cancer Society and the American Academy of Dermatology developed a curriculum for kindergarten and first grade students which includes creative activities where children learn to connect protective clothing and objects, such as umbrellas, with cartoon children.…”

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Skin Cancer Prevention in Preschools and Daycare Centers

Crane

Marcus

Pike³

1993

Journal of School Health

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Everett

Colditz

1997

Journal of Community Health

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Skin cancer is the most common malignancy in the United States accounting for more than 840,000 cases and 9,400 deaths annually. It is estimated that 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers and much of melanoma incidence can be attributed to sun exposure. The evidence suggests that regular use of sunscreen (Sun Protective Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher), wearing protective, tightly woven clothing and wide brimmed hats, and avoiding sun exposure when the ultraviolet rays are strongest (between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) can dramatically reduce the risk of skin cancer. Interventions to promote sun-protection behaviors that target children and adults are necessary to reduce the growing incidence rate of skin cancer in the United States.

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Cancer Groups, Dermatologists Push For 'Library Look'

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Sun Exposure of Young Children While at Day Care

Sun Exposure of Young Children While at Day Care

Skin Cancer Prevention in Preschools and Daycare Centers

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