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Children are especially susceptible to the deleterious effects of UV radiation, making childhood a critical period for a solar protection policy and its implementation. Sun-protective behaviors established early in life are likely to persist into adulthood. Limiting exposure to both artificial and natural UV radiation during childhood and adolescence lowers the risk for the development of skin cancer. A comprehensive approach to solar protection, including skill-based health education, supportive school environments, extensive family and community involvement, mass-media coverage, and sun-safety legislation, is essential. This chapter provides recommendations for sun protection in school children, discusses current controversies regarding sunscreen use and vitamin D deficiency, and summarizes current knowledge on pathophysiology, risk factors, as well as prevention of skin cancer.
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Lai, Y.C., Janniger, E.J., Schwartz, R.A. (2016). Solar Protection Policy in School Children: Proposals for Progress. In: Oranje, A., Al-Mutairi, N., Shwayder, T. (eds) Practical Pediatric Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-32159-2_17
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