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Sun Safety Intervention Programs

Examples of Education & policy interventions in primary schools, which is recommended by the Guide to Community Preventive Services
Program Title & Description
(3 programs listed)
Program Focus Population Focus
1. Title: Sun Safe
Purpose: Designed to enhance and promote sun protective behaviors.
Outcomes Evaluation Published: 1998
Original Grant Funded By: 
NCI   (Grant number: CA63029)
Intervention Category: Interventions oriented to children's parents and caregivers, Education & policy interventions in child care centers (children), Education & policy interventions in recreational settings (adults), Education & policy interventions in primary schools and Interventions in healthcare system and provider settings
Awareness building Sun-exposed individuals

2. Title: Sunny Days Healthy Ways - Elementary School (Grades K-5)
Purpose: Designed to increase awareness and promote sun protection behavior and practices among K-5th grade students.
Outcomes Evaluation Published: 2006
Original Grant Funded By: 
NCI   (Grant number: CA23074)
Intervention Category: Education & policy interventions in primary schools
Awareness building and Behavior Modification School Children

3. Title: Sunny Days Healthy Ways - Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Purpose: Designed to increase awareness and promote sun protection behavior and practices among 6th - 8th grade students.
Outcomes Evaluation Published: 2006
Original Grant Funded By: 
NCI   (Grant number: CA79701)
Intervention Category: Education & policy interventions in primary schools
Awareness building and Behavior Modification School Children


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