Sunscreens for cancer prevention

Stern, R. S.

doi:10.1001/archderm.131.2.220

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“…Our results identify high-risk populations such as males, older adolescents, and Hawaii's population of children and adolescents who may not be adhering to these guidelines and should be the target of sun protection interventions. The current literature suggests that sun protection during early childhood and adolescence can greatly reduce the chances of skin cancer in later life; however, past prevention efforts have yielded mixed results (Stern et al, 1986; Stern, 1995). Previous skin cancer prevention efforts directed at the pediatric population found success in improving skin cancer knowledge, but failed to show significant improvement in sun protection behaviors (Tuong and Armstrong, 2014; Moore and Rosenthal, 1992).…”

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A characterization of sun protection attitudes and behaviors among children and adolescents in the United States

Patel

Zaslow

Wren

et al. 2019

Preventive Medicine Reports

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Children and adolescents may be vulnerable to increased ultraviolet radiation exposure and greater risk for subsequent sun-related pathologies. This study examined the demographic, geographic, and phenotypic factors influencing sun exposure and protective behaviors among children and adolescents living in the United States. A cross-sectional survey on perceived sun exposure and protective behaviors was administered at three sports medicine clinics in California, Colorado, and Hawaii. Responses were measured with a 5-item frequency scale: Never, Rarely (25% of the time or less), Sometimes (50% of the time), Often (75% of the time or more), and Always. Sun protective behavior was examined using univariate and multivariate analyses. In total, 860 surveys were collected (52% female, 48% male; mean age 12.7 years). Females reported significantly greater frequency of using sunscreen (p = 0.001), staying in the shade or using an umbrella while in the sun (p = 0.004), and tanning (p < 0.001). Age was inversely associated with sunscreen use frequency (p < 0.001); the percentage of participants who reported always wearing sunscreen decreased as age increased. Participants in Hawaii reported using sunscreen less frequently than those in California and Colorado (p < 0.001). These results identify high-risk populations such as males, older adolescents, and Hawaii's youth who may not be practicing frequent sun protective behaviors. While it is important for youth to stay active, they must also be reminded to adopt protective behaviors while outdoors to prevent unnecessary sun damage and lower the risk of sun exposure complications.

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A characterization of sun protection attitudes and behaviors among children and adolescents in the United States

Patel

Zaslow

Wren

et al. 2019

Preventive Medicine Reports

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“…Stern 5 suggested that use of sunscreen may require a lesser lifestyle change than would sun avoidance or use of protective clothing. Also, sunscreen used in this study tended to have an SPF Ն15 and was used over more than one skin region.…”

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“…2 Because most lifetime sun exposure occurs early in life and childhood sunburns may be an antecedent to melanoma, 3,4 promotion of sun protection among children is particularly important. [5][6][7] Pediatricians working both in their offices and in conjunction with schools and community programs could play an important role promoting sun protection.…”

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A Community-based Randomized Trial Encouraging Sun Protection for Children

Dietrich¹,

Olson

Sox³

et al. 1998

Pediatrics

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ABSTRACT. Objective. We evaluated the impact of an intervention promoting sun protection behavior among children 2 to 11 years of age through schools and day care centers, primary care practices, and recreation areas.Methods. Ten towns in New Hampshire were paired, then assigned randomly to intervention or control status. The multicomponent SunSafe intervention was provided to children and caregivers through primary care practices, day care centers, schools, and beach recreation areas. Training support and materials were provided by the SunSafe project, but project staff had no direct contact with children or parents in providing the intervention. All intervention components promoted the same message: avoid the sun between 11 AM and 3 PM, cover up using hats and protective clothing, use sun block with a sun protection factor >15, and encourage sun protection among family and friends. The impact of the intervention was determined by observing children's sun protection behavior at the beach during baseline compared with 1 year later. The primary outcomes of interest were changes in the proportion of children per town using at least some sun protection and changes in the proportion of children fully protected. Children were clustered by town, with the town thus being the unit of analysis.The primary care practice component included one practice meeting for clinicians and staff at which project staff presented background on skin cancer and how to promote its prevention; a sun protection office system manual based on our previous work, which provided specific direction on how to share responsibility among office staff and clinicians in carrying out routines that promote sun protection; and educational posters, pamphlets, and self-adhesive reminder notes designed to enhance sun protection counseling. SunSafe removable tattoos and stickers were offered to children at well-child and illness visits during the summer months.Schools each received three project staff visits: a brief visit with the principal to describe the intervention and to answer questions; an in-service program to educate teachers about skin cancer and to introduce curricular materials; and help with one parent outreach program. Larger day care centers each received one project staff visit. An additional six smaller day care centers received curricular materials through the mail but no visits. Two similar sets of curricular materials were used, one for grade schools and the other for preschools and day care centers. Both emphasized the importance of sun protection rather than the danger of skin cancer. Materials emphasized dynamic activities modeled after the "Slip, Slop, Slap" and "SunSmart" programs and included new material developed to suit regional needs. Both manuals offered structured plans but also provided a variety of activities from which teachers could choose. Teachers agreed to devote a minimum of two class periods to these materials.For recreation areas, lifeguards in each of the intervention communities attended an in-service meeting, dur...

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Preventive Suggestions to Avoid Excessive Sunlight Exposure

García¹

1997

Skin Cancer and UV Radiation

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Sunscreens for cancer prevention

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A characterization of sun protection attitudes and behaviors among children and adolescents in the United States

A characterization of sun protection attitudes and behaviors among children and adolescents in the United States

A Community-based Randomized Trial Encouraging Sun Protection for Children

Preventive Suggestions to Avoid Excessive Sunlight Exposure

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