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Sun Safety Intervention Programs

Examples of Education & policy interventions in recreational settings (adults), which is recommended by the Guide to Community Preventive Services
Program Title & Description
(3 programs listed)
Program Focus Population Focus
1. Title: Pool Cool
Purpose: Designed to increase awareness and promote sun protection behavior and practices.
Outcomes Evaluation Published: 2002
Original Grant Funded By: 
CDC   (Grant number: U56-CCU914658)
Intervention Category: Interventions oriented to children's parents and caregivers and Education & policy interventions in recreational settings (adults)
Awareness building Sun-exposed individuals

2. 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

3. Title: SunSafe in the Middle School Years
Purpose: Designed to increase awareness and promote sun protection behavior and practices.
Outcomes Evaluation Published: 2007
Original Grant Funded By: 
NCI   (Grant number: CA079706 )
Intervention Category: Community-wide multi-component programs, Education & policy interventions in secondary schools & colleges, Education & policy interventions in recreational settings (adults) and Interventions in healthcare system and provider settings
Awareness building and Behavior Modification School Children


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