Occupational exposure: rural Australian farmers’ sun-protective behaviours
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DOI: 10.1007/s10389-019-01089-x
Abstract: AimAustralia has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world. Farmers are a high-risk population due to mainly outdoor work and subsequent overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). The aim of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: sun protective; shirt; sun protection; skin ... See more keywords
Parametric human modelling to determine body surface area covered by sun-protective clothing
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DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2019.1699952
Abstract: Abstract Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is the main environmental risk-factor for cancer of the skin. Sun-protective clothing provides a physical barrier that reduces the UVR dose reaching the skin and European and Australian standards for… read more here.
Keywords: sun protective; body surface; surface area; clothing ... See more keywords
Serial Cross-Sectional Observations of Sun-protective Behaviours at an Annual Outdoor Motorsport Event in Tropical Queensland, Australia.
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DOI: 10.1111/php.13773
Abstract: Skin cancer, the most prevalent cancer in Caucasians residing at low latitudes, can primarily be prevented by avoiding over-exposure to sunlight. Serial cross-sectional observations were conducted at an outdoor motorsport event held in Townsville, Queensland… read more here.
Keywords: serial cross; sun protective; sectional observations; event ... See more keywords
Designing a Social Marketing-Based Intervention to Promote Sun-protective Behaviors among Urban Adolescent Boys: A Study Protocol
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DOI: 10.30476/ijcbnm.2022.94408.1988
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Skin cancer is one of the most preventable diseases. The purpose of this study is to describe a social marketing-based intervention design protocol to promote sun-protective behaviors among adolescent boys living in urban… read more here.
Keywords: social marketing; adolescent boys; protective behaviors; sun protective ... See more keywords
Sun-Protective Clothing Worn Regularly during Early Childhood Reduces the Number of New Melanocytic Nevi: The North Queensland Sun-Safe Clothing Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers15061762
Abstract: Simple Summary The number of pigmented moles is the most important risk factor for melanoma. This “real world” study conducted in 25 Australian childcare centers is the first to show it is possible to prevent… read more here.
Keywords: sun protective; sun; cluster; protective clothing ... See more keywords