Educational efforts seem to be improving parents' use of protective measures for their children.
Unlike rates for most other malignancies, melanoma incidence continues to rise. Sun exposure, particularly during childhood, is a major causative factor; aggressive educational campaigns on risks and protective measures have been launched in many countries, but their success has not been determined. In France, investigators in the EDIFICE melanoma survey interviewed 1502 individuals on their knowledge of exposure risks and use of photoprotective behaviors, with a focus on sun-protective behavior of parents.
Use of protective clothing, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen did not differ between parents and childless adults. However, parents did a much better job of providing sun protection for their children than themselves; 44% of parents applied…
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Grant / Research support NIH; NIH/NCI; Veteran’s Administration; Ferndale Laboratories; Kyowa Hakko Kirin Pharma, Inc.
Editorial boards Cancer Prevention Research; Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, & Photomedicine; UpToDate; eMedicine; Journal of Dermatological Sciences; JAMA Dermatology
Leadership positions in professional societies American Academy of Dermatology (Vice Chair, Committee on Science and Research); Photomedicine Society (Board of Directors)
DisclosuresConsultant / Advisory board Astellas Pharmaceuticals
EquityVaxin
Grant / Research support NIH; NIH/NCI; Veteran’s Administration; Ferndale Laboratories; Kyowa Hakko Kirin Pharma, Inc.
Editorial boards Cancer Prevention Research; Photodermatology, Photoimmunology, & Photomedicine; UpToDate; eMedicine; Journal of Dermatological Sciences; JAMA Dermatology
Leadership positions in professional societies American Academy of Dermatology (Vice Chair, Committee on Science and Research); Photomedicine Society (Board of Directors)