Ultraviolet (UV) light (core)
Type: Hazard Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number of days in which the UV light index exceeds a safe threshold (core)
Potential Data Sources:
- EPA
[external link]
- NOAA,
NWS
[external link]
- States or local jurisdictions: Environmental protection agencies, especially those with indicator projects
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Melanoma (core)
Type: Health Effect Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Incidence of melanoma (core)
- Melanoma mortality (core)
Potential Data Sources:
- CDC:
NHDS;
NVSS
- States or local jurisdictions: cancer registries; CDI surveillance hospital discharge surveys; vital statistics
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Injuries attributed to UV light (optional)
Type: Health Effect Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number of corneal burns (optional)
- Number of other eye injuries (optional)
- Incidence of cataracts (optional)
Potential Data Sources:
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Public education (about sun and ultraviolet light) (optional)
Type: Intervention Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Proportion of adults who follow protective measures to prevent melanoma and skin cancer (optional)
- Proportion of adolescents who follow protective measures to prevent melanoma and skin cancer (optional)
- Number and type of sun protection messages issued to the public (optional)
- Number of purchases of sun blocking products (developmental)
Potential Data Sources:
- CDC:
NHIS
- NWS
[external link]
- States or local jurisdictions: health agencies
- Private sector: Marketing agencies
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
