Full proceedings from the National Conference to Develop a National Skin Cancer Agenda: American Academy of dermatology and centers for disease control and prevention, Washington, D.C., April 8–10, 1995

National efforts to reduce skin cancer incidence and mortality require scientifically coordinated efforts. This report summarizes the first American Academy of Dermatology/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention national conference to develop a skin cancer agenda. Leading experts in dermatology,...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1996-11, Vol.35 (5), p.748-756
Main Authors: Goldsmith, Lowell A, Koh, Howard K, Bewerse, Barbara A, Reilley, Barbara, Wyatt, Stephen W, Bergfeld, Wilma F, Geller, Alan C, Walters, Patricia Farris
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Health Education
Humans
Mass Screening
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Skin Neoplasms - therapy
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Summary:National efforts to reduce skin cancer incidence and mortality require scientifically coordinated efforts. This report summarizes the first American Academy of Dermatology/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention national conference to develop a skin cancer agenda. Leading experts in dermatology, public health, medicine, health education, nursing, behavioral sciences, environmental health and epidemiology identified and prioritized skin cancer control issues in five key areas. Discussion centered around strategies for reducing UV exposure and increasing public and professional awareness of skin cancer. Panelists in five sessions developed consensus on several public and professional recommendations and a series of research strategies.
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/S0190-9622(96)90731-8