Ultraviolet Light: A Hazard to Children

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all pediatricians counsel parents about excessive sun exposure. The government could mount a national sun protection campaign similar to the one in Australia. Schools could also adopt sun protection strategies, including recess early in the morning,...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatrics (Evanston) 1999-08, Vol.104 (2), p.328-333
Hauptverfasser:	Etzel, Ruth A, Balk, Sophie J, Bearer, Cynthia F, Miller, Mark D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Children & youth Effects Eyes & eyesight Health aspects Immune system Injuries of the skin. Diseases of the skin due to physical agents Medical sciences Pediatrics Prevention Radiation effects Skin Skin cancer Skin, Effect of radiation on the Sunburn & sun tanning Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents Ultraviolet radiation
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Zusammenfassung:	The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all pediatricians counsel parents about excessive sun exposure. The government could mount a national sun protection campaign similar to the one in Australia. Schools could also adopt sun protection strategies, including recess early in the morning, shaded playgrounds and hats to be worn outdoors. Teachers can also incorporate sun protection advice into their curriculum.
ISSN:	0031-4005 1098-4275
DOI:	10.1542/peds.104.2.328