George Vlachogiannis: Sun Protection Policies in Texas School Districts Located in Counties
George Vlachogiannis, Managing Editor of Cancer Control at Sage, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Assessing Sun Protection Policies in Texas School Districts Located in Counties With the Lowest and Highest Melanoma Risk: Content Analysis and Cross-Sectional Study
In a statewide analysis of 102 Texas school districts, Dr Nabeel Ahmad MD and colleagues report that while sunscreen and hat use policies are nearly universal, critical components like UV-protective clothing, shade structures, and sun safety education remain largely absent, especially in rural, low-income areas.
Districts with higher median income and more school nurses had stronger sun protection policies, underscoring the role of healthcare staffing and funding in advancing student health equity.
With melanoma rates rising, this study highlights the urgent need for standardized, equitable sun safety policies across all communities to better protect children from preventable skin cancer risks.”
Title: Assessing Sun Protection Policies in Texas School Districts Located in Counties With the Lowest and Highest Melanoma Risk: Content Analysis and Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Nabeel Ahmad, Brooke Bartley, Stephanie Zhang, Madison M. Taylor, Karl Schrader, Kehe Zhang, Hung Quoc Doan, Cici Bauer, Kelly C. Nelson, Jennifer Cofer
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