Reduced sun exposure and tanning in children after 2 years of a school-based intervention (Australia)

摘要: Objective: This paper presents the results of evaluation measured suntan and parent-reported sun exposure in participating children after 2 years Kidskin study, a 5-year school-based protection intervention undertaken Perth, Western Australia (1995–1999). Methods: The study involves three groups: control, “moderate”, “high” group. Participants were 5 or 6 age at beginning study. Control schools received standard Health Education curriculum, while multicomponent including specially designed curriculum. Children high group also program materials over summer vacation offered sun-protective swimwear low cost. At end second summer, was parents completed questionnaire about their child's sun-related behavior. Results: groups – especially less tanned summer; this effect greater for back than forearms. These reported to have made use measures. Conclusion: Intensive interventions can reduce tanning children.