California Skin Cancer Prevention Program

The mission of the Skin Cancer Prevention Program is to:

• Increase public awareness regarding the dangers of over exposure to sunlight
• Increase individual and organization-wide practice of sun-safety behaviors; and
• Decrease future incidents (new cases) of skin cancer among California residents

The target audiences are:

• Children under 15 years of age, their parents, and other care providers for children, and
• Outdoor workers

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US-DHHS: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Screening for Skin Cancer
Screening for Skin Cancer Recommendation

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Data & Surveillance
 

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Regulations and Statutes

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Tanning Facilities

National Conference of State Legislatures - Tanning Restrictions for Minors

Tanning

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2009 Sunscreen Guidelines
from the Environmental Working Group 

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Skin Cancer Information

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For Your Eyes

Skin Cancer Prevention Fact Sheet

Sun Protection Tips

Melanoma Fact Sheet

Understanding UVA and UVB

UV, Vitamin D and Health Conference: Key Findings Released

Vitamin D

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