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. 1994 May;91(5):321-4.

Protection from the sun: a survey of area beachgoers

G T Nguyen  1 , A A Topilow, E Frank
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  • PMID: 8028812

Protection from the sun: a survey of area beachgoers

G T Nguyen et al. N J Med. 1994 May.

Abstract

There is a link between skin cancer and sunlight. A study of area beachgoers reveals gaps in public awareness about the hazards of ultraviolet light. Beachgoers, including children, are ideal target groups for educational programs on ultraviolet protection.

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  • Ugly as sun.
    Papa CM. Papa CM. N J Med. 1994 May;91(5):311. N J Med. 1994. PMID: 8028811 No abstract available.

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