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Basic Information about Skin Cancer
This web site provides basic information about the health effects of ultraviolet radiation and the difference between UVA, UVB, and UVC.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Hazards to Outdoor Workers: UV Radiation
Provides information about the risks of UV radiation to outdoor workers, symptoms of sunburn and first aid tips. NIOSH also provides a listing of recommendations for protection from UV radiation that employers can distribute to workers who perform duties outdoors.
Travelers Health –Yellow Book: Chapter 2, the Pre-Travel Consultation Sunburn
Provides information for travelers about overexposure to the sun, health risks from UV rays, and preventive actions that travelers can take to avoid overexposure.
Skin Cancer Prevention Progress Report
In July 2014, the Office of the Surgeon General released The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer, establishing skin cancer prevention as a high priority for our nation. The “Skin Cancer Prevention Progress Report” summarizes recent prevention efforts and highlights new data, developments, and success stories following the Call to Action.
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While the World Health Organization (WHO) does not recommend the use of UV tanning devices for cosmetic purposes, it is recognized that sunbeds continue to be available to the public. This practical guide, prepared by Craig Sinclair, WHO, is intended for government health authorities, to assist them in the development of public health policy in relation to sunbeds.