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Development of a skin cancer prevention program.

Grace Hatmaker1

  • 1Clovis High School, Clovis, CA, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
|March 26, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Skin cancer is an epidemic, with most cases linked to childhood sun exposure. School nurses can implement prevention programs to protect students from harmful ultraviolet radiation and reduce cancer rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Skin cancer is classified as an epidemic by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • Approximately 90% of deadly skin cancers originate from sun exposure during childhood.
  • Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a known human carcinogen, similar to tobacco and radon.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the public health risk of sun exposure in school-aged children.
  • To emphasize the crucial role of school nurses in skin cancer prevention.
  • To provide a framework for developing school-based skin cancer prevention programs.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing new CDC guidelines and local resources for program development.
  • Engaging students, parents, administrators, teachers, and coaches in prevention efforts.
  • Describing a specific skin cancer prevention project implemented in a high school setting.

Main Results:

  • School nurses are uniquely positioned to implement and lead skin cancer prevention initiatives.
  • Collaborative efforts can significantly reduce the incidence of skin cancer among children.
  • The article details a successful high school skin cancer prevention project.

Conclusions:

  • School-based skin cancer prevention programs are essential for public health.
  • Proactive measures against UV exposure in childhood can mitigate future cancer risks.
  • School nurses are key partners in combating the skin cancer epidemic.

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