BACKGROUND: The incidence of all types of skin cancer has increased over the past 3
decades in the United States. Increased skin cancer risk is associated with exposure to …

BACKGROUND Sun and ultraviolet radiation exposure are major risk factors for skin cancer,
and sun‐protective behaviors and skin cancer examinations are means of primary …

Background. There is considerable evidence that exposure to ultraviolet radiation increases
the risk of many dermatologic conditions including nonmelanoma skin cancers and the more …

Background. Sun protection behaviors are recommended to prevent skin cancer, which has
increased in incidence. This study measured the prevalence of sun protection behaviors and …

Background: Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, and both clinical and
epidemiological data link cumulative solar dosages and the number of sunburns to skin …

BACKGROUND: Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (from solar and nonsolar sources) is a risk
factor for skin cancer. OBJECTIVE: We sought to summarize recent estimates on sunburns …

Primary prevention and early detection continue to be of paramount importance in
addressing the public health threat of skin cancer. The aim of this systematic review was to …

BACKGROUND: There is concern that rural residents may be less likely to engage in
behaviors to reduce their risk for skin cancer compared with urban residents. OBJECTIVES …

Background: While ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure is a recognized risk factor for skin
cancer, associations are complex and few studies have allowed a direct comparison of …

Rates of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States, are increasing. The
most preventable risk factor for skin cancer is unprotected ultraviolet (UV) exposure. Seeking …