Protecting Our Children from Skin Cancer.

Martin, Paul

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ERIC Number: EJ464814

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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ISSN: ISSN-0195-2781

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Protecting Our Children from Skin Cancer.

Martin, Paul

PTA Today, v18 n3 p18-19 Dec-Jan 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, Parent Responsibility, Prevention

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Audience: Parents

Language: English

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