Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Skin
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Community-based Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) Risk Education
Author: Community-based Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) Risk Education
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ultraviolet radiation
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
EPA National Publications Catalog
Author: United States. Environmental Protection AgencyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental protection
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
Exposure to Artificial UV Radiation and Skin Cancer
Author: IARC Working Group on Risk of Skin Cancer and Exposure to Artificial Ultraviolet LightPublisher: World Health Organization
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
This report represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group that met in Lyon, France, 27-29 June 2005
Drug Misuse Among the Elderly and Its Impact on Community-based Care
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Human ServicesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aged
Languages : en
Pages : 938
Book Description
The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer
Author: U.s. Department of Health and Human ServicesPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781502903853
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, yet most cases are preventable. Every year in the United States, nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer, at an estimated cost of $8.1 billion. Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, causes nearly 9,000 deaths each year. Despite recent efforts to address risk factors, skin cancer rates continue to rise. While those with lighter skin are more susceptible, anyone can get skin cancer—and it can be serious, even deadly. Almost all of the conditions can be caused by unnecessary ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure, usually from excessive time in the sun or from the use of indoor tanning devices. It is alarming that every year, nearly one out of every three young white women aged 16–25 engages in indoor tanning. It's important to shatter the myth that tanned skin is a sign of health. And a “base” tan is not a “safe” tan. Tanned skin is damaged skin. Understanding the risk of UV exposure is crucial to protecting ourselves and our loved ones. That is why “The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer” is important for all of us. It outlines action steps we can all take—as individuals, parents, educators, employers, policy makers, health care professionals, and communities—to reverse this alarming trend. As a nation, we can all do more to address skin cancer as a serious public health challenge. Everyone is urged to find out more about the risk of skin cancer—and what we all can do to prevent it.
NTIS Alert
Author: Challenges in Sun Protection
Author: Christian SurberPublisher:
ISBN: 9783318066074
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
In the early 20th century, tanned skin was associated with good health. However, people began to protect themselves against potential overexposure to avoid sunburns. Around 1945, the first sunscreen products became available. In the years to follow, a vast number of different sunscreen filters and frameworks regulating filter substances and preparations, and methods characterizing sunscreen products were developed. The perception regarding the tasks of sunscreen products changed several times - initially it was promoted as a lifestyle product, then as a skin cancer preventive means, and more recently also for anti-aging. Different purposes and the widespread use of these products have led to myriad studies and a wealth of information. In this volume, the editors present a current collection of information analyzing and discussing issues related to sunscreen products and their use. These include challenges regarding the ideal sunscreen product including filter selection and formulation issues, measurement methods, performance characterization, safety, and regulatory issues. Further papers address topics related to the use of sunscreen products in everyday life, in vulnerable cohorts and outdoor workers. Controversial topics such as environmental effects of sunscreen products and the risks and benefits of UV radiation in the context of skin cancer, vitamin D and cardiovascular and metabolic health are also covered.
Advancing Cancer Education and Healthy Living in Our Communities
Author: Y. QuintanaPublisher: IOS Press
ISBN: 1614990883
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Over half the deaths from disease in the world are now due to just four chronic conditions – diabetes, lung diseases, some cancers and heart disease. Health and education are inextricably linked. Developing and delivering effective, scalable and sustainable education programs which lead to real behavioral change would influence some of the common risk factors for these diseases, such as smoking, poor diet and lack of physical activity. This book contains selected papers from the St. Jude Cure4Kids Global Summit, held in June, 2011 at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The aim of this three-day conference was to improve health and science education in classrooms and communities around the world. Leading educators, innovators and pioneers in the field of public health came together in a multidisciplinary forum to explore examples of successful education programs, analyze the challenges in designing effective, scalable and cost-efficient public health education programs and identify strategies, methodologies and incentives for developing future programs capable of yielding large-scale improvements in health outcomes for diverse communities. The papers presented here provide a foundation in the key topics necessary to create future innovative health promotion programs, and will be of interest to all those whose work involves improving health outcomes by means of better and more effective health education.
