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Sun Exposure and Skin Cancer Prevention
Citation
Schuez, N and Eid, M, Sun Exposure and Skin Cancer Prevention, International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, Elsevier, JD Wright (ed), Oxford, pp. 696-700. ISBN 9780080970868 (2015) [Other Book Chapter]
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Abstract
This article provides an overview of the risks of sun exposure and reviews the psychological literature on sun-tanning behavior, sun protection behavior, and skin cancer prevention. The different forms of skin cancer, their incidence, and causation are described briefly. The psychological predictors of sun exposure and sun protection behavior are reviewed. Finally, the effectiveness of skin cancer prevention programs is examined.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Other Book Chapter |
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| Keywords: | sun protection, skin cancer, health promotion |
| Research Division: | Psychology |
| Research Group: | Clinical and health psychology |
| Research Field: | Health psychology |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Evaluation of health and support services |
| Objective Field: | Health education and promotion |
| UTAS Author: | Schuez, N (Dr Natalie Schuez) |
| ID Code: | 99780 |
| Year Published: | 2015 |
| Deposited By: | Medicine |
| Deposited On: | 2015-04-09 |
| Last Modified: | 2016-03-21 |
| Downloads: | 2 View Download Statistics |
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