Sun protective behaviour of primary and secondary school students in North-Western Switzerland

BACKGROUND: The skin cancer incidence in Switzerland is one of the highest in Europe and still on the rise. Sun protection is the main preventive measure and of utmost importance during childhood and adolescence, since sunburns within these early phases of life increase the risk of developing...

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Main Authors: Daphne Reinau, Christoph Meier, Nathalie Gerber, Günther F. L. Hofbauer, Christian Surber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2012-02-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
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Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1431