Overview

This volume brings together the full spectrum of issues relating to the primary prevention of skin cancer from a population and public health perspective. The book examines possible mechanisms of causation and the role of risk factors in the host and presents experimental and human evidence for the carcinogenicity of solar radiation. Sources of UVR and ways of minimising exposure are described, behavioural considerations and the efficacy of behavioural interventions to reduce exposure are reviewed and the economic impact of preventive programs discussed. Current critical reviews of the ozone depletion situation, the genetics of skin cancer, use of solaria and the use and efficacy of sunscreens are featured as special topics. All authors have drawn from their material implications for programs to prevent skin cancer. An essential reference/handbook for public health and health promotion practitioners and researchers, this book will also be of interest to dermatologists, epidemiologists and anyone with an interest in the prevention of skin cancer.

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Author:   David Hill ,  Dallas R. English ,  J. Mark Elwood
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2004
Volume:   3
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.848kg
ISBN:  

9789048163465

ISBN 10:   9048163463
Pages:   328
Publication Date:   04 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

The scope of the book.- Who gets skin cancer: individual risk factors.- Solar and ultraviolet radiation.- Stratospheric ozone depletion, UV exposure and skin cancer: a scenario analysis.- Descriptive epidemiology of skin cancer.- How sun exposure causes skin cancer: an epidemiological perspective.- The role of genetics in the prevention of skin cancer.- Sunscreens: can they prevent skin cancer?.- Issues about solaria.- Animal models of ultraviolet radiation-induced skin cancer.- Skin cancer induction by UV radiation: molecular UV targets and quantitative risk models.- Patterns and causes of sun exposing and sun protecting behavior.- What can be done to reduce personal ultraviolet radiation exposure?.- Impact of intervention strategies to reduce UVR exposure.- Skin cancer prevention: an economic perspective.- Conclusions.

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