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Peer reviewedMartin, Paul – PTA Today, 1993
Skin cancer in the United States is epidemic. About 90% of skin cancers are caused by sun exposure. The age of patients developing melanoma is dropping dramatically. Parents must protect their children from the sun during all outdoor activities year round. The article presents recommendations for preventing skin cancer. (SM)
Descriptors: Cancer, Child Health, Children, Health Promotion
