Skin cancer prevention and education initiative, 2008/2009 : from the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control

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Skin cancer prevention and education initiative, 2008/2009 : from the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control

Published Date:

Rev. March 2009

Language:

English

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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Cancer Prevention and Control.

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Description:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides leadership for nationwide efforts to reduce illness and death caused by skin cancer, which is likely the most common form of cancer in the United States. The message of CDC’s Skin Cancer Primary Prevention and Education Initiative is clear: When in the sun, seek shade, cover up, get a hat, wear sunglasses, and use sunscreen.

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Pamphlet (or booklet)

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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