[Shaded places for skin cancer prevention in kindergartens and schools].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Excessive UV radiation from the sun may lead to skin cancer, the most common type of cancer in Germany. Therefore, among other things, the World Health Organization recommends seeking shade during the midday hours from a UV index of 3 (3 to 5 = "moderate"). However, this important preventive measure can only be taken if sufficient shaded areas are available. The aim of the study is to record shaded areas in kindergartens and schools nationwide.

Methods

An epidemiological cross-sectional study with two samples was carried out. Management of kindergartens and schools were surveyed using online questionnaires about the provision of shading measures at their educational institution from May to August 2020 and from April to July 2021, respectively. The primary outcome

SUBMITTER: Hanewinkel R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9612602 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature