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The Guide to Community Preventive Services Fact Sheet: Skin Cancer ...

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Sort Desciption: This fact sheet summarizes the evaluation and recommendations regarding skin cancer from the Task Force on Community Preventive Services (Task Force) in the Community Guide. ...

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The Guide to Community Preventive Services Fact Sheet: Skin Cancer March 2006 ©2006 Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Fact Sheet: The Community Guide, Skin Cancer This fact sheet summarizes the evaluation and recommendations regarding skin cancer from the Task Force on Community Preventive Services (Task Force) in the Community Guide. The Community Guide addresses the effectiveness of population-based interventions for three strategies to reduce skin cancer: 1) setting-specific interventions, 2) populationspecific interventions, and 3) community-wide interventions. State cancer programs have great potential to diminish the burden of skin cancer through education and policy approaches. State health agencies can collaborate with public schools and community partners around interventions to prevent skin cancer among youth and adults. Background Information Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer accounts for more than 60,000 cases of cancer and about 8000 deaths each year. The greatest preventable risk factor for skin cancer is exposure to the suns ultraviolet (UV) rays. 43% of children 11 and under experience sunburns; only 62% use sunscreen and 27% stay in the shade to prevent burning. Less than one third of youth aged 11 to 18 years practice any sun protection behavior (wearing protective clothing, staying in the shade, or using sunscreen). Only 31% of adults report practicing any sun ...

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