Skin Cancer Research

This page contains a list of citations for selected publications about skin cancer authored by CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) staff members. Fiscal years begin October 1 and end September 30; for example, fiscal year 2009 began October 1, 2008 and ends September 30, 2009.

Fiscal Year 2009

Wolff T, Tai E, Miller T. Screening for skin cancer: an update of the evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine 2009;150(3):194–198.

Fiscal Year 2008

Glanz K, Yaroch AL, Dancel M, Saraiya M, Crane LA, Buller DB, Manne S, O'Riordan DL, Heckman CJ, Hay J, Robinson JK. Measures of sun exposure and sun protection practices for behavioral and epidemiologic research. Archives of Dermatology 2008;144(2):217–222.

Fiscal Year 2007

Glanz K, Buller DB, Saraiya M. Reducing ultraviolet radiation exposure among outdoor workers: State of the evidence and recommendations. Environmental Health 2007;6(1):22.

Saraiya M, Balluz L, Wen XJ, Joseph DA. Sunburn Prevalence Among Adults—United States, 1999, 2003, and 2004. MMWR 2007;56(21);524–528.

Fiscal Year 2006

Glanz K, Halpern AC, Saraiya M. Behavioral and community interventions to prevent skin cancer: what works? Archives of Dermatology 2006;142(3):356–360.

Jones SE, Saraiya M. Sunscreen use among US high school students, 1999–2003. Journal of School Health 2006;76(4):150–153.

Oliveria SA, Saraiya M, Geller AC, Heneghan MK, Jorgensen C. Sun exposure and risk of melanoma. Archives of Disease in Childhood 2006;91(2):131–138.

Fiscal Year 2005

Balk SJ, O'Connor KG, Saraiya M. Counseling parents and children on sun protection: A national survey of pediatricians. Pediatrics 2004;114(4):1056–1064.

Glanz K, Saraiya M. Using evidence based community and behavioral interventions to prevent skin cancer: Opportunities and challenges for public health practice. Preventing Chronic Disease 2005;2(2):A03.

Saraiya M, Glanz K, Briss PA, Nichols P, White C, Das D, Smith SJ, Tannor B, Hutchinson AB, Wilson KM, Gandhi N, Lee NC, Rimer B, Coates RC, Kerner JF, Hiatt RA, Buffler P, Rochester P. Interventions to prevent skin cancer by reducing exposure to ultraviolet radiation: A systematic review. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2004;27(5):422–466.

Fiscal Year 2004

Hall HI, Saraiya M, Thompson T, Hartman A, Glanz K, Rimer B. Correlates of sunburn experiences among U.S. adults: Results of the 2000 National Health Interview Survey. Public Health Reports 2003;118(6):540–549.

Saraiya M, Glanz K, Briss P, Nichols P, White C, Das D. Preventing skin cancer: Findings of the Task Force on Community Preventive Services on reducing exposure to ultraviolet light. MMWR Recommendations and Reports 2003;52(RR15):1–12.

Saraiya M, Hall HI, Thompson T, Hartman A, Glanz K, Rimer B, Rose D. Skin cancer screening among U.S. adults from 1992, 1998, and 2000 National Health Interview Surveys. Preventive Medicine 2004;39(2):308–314.

Fiscal Year 2003

Abroms L, Jorgensen CM, Southwell B, Emmons K, Geller A. Gender differences in young adults' beliefs about sunscreen use. Health Behavior and Education 2003;30(1):29–43.

Fiscal Year 2002

Geller AC, Colditz A, Oliveria S, Emmons K, Jorgensen C, Aweh GN, Frazier AL. Use of sunscreen, sunburning rates, and tanning bed use among more than 10,000 U.S. children and adolescents. Pediatrics 2002;109(6):1009–1014.

Glanz K, Saraiya M, Wechsler H. Guidelines for school programs to prevent skin cancer. MMWR 2002;51(RR–4):1–18.

Hall HI, Jorgensen CM, McDavid K, Kraft JM, Breslow R. Protection from sun exposure in U.S. white children ages 6 months to 11 years. Public Health Reports 2001;116(4):353–361.

Hall HI, McDavid K, Jorgensen CM, Kraft JM. Factors associated with sunburn in white children aged 6 months to 11 years. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2001;20(1):9–11.

Saraiya M, Hall HI, Uhler RJ. Sunburn prevalence among adults in the United States, 1999. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2002;23(2):91–97.

Fiscal Year 2001

Cokkinides VE, Davis KJ, Weinstock M, O'Connell M, Kalsebeek WD, Thun MJ, Wingo PA. Sun exposure and sun protection behaviors and attitudes among U.S. youth, 11 to 18 years. Preventive Medicine 2001;33(3):141–151.

Green C. CDC research reveals sun protection habits among young people. Expose 2001;5:22–23.

Hall HI, McDavid K, Jorgensen CM, Kraft JM. Factors associated with sunburn in white children aged 6 months to 11 years. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2001;20(1):9–14.

Moore G. A course of action on skin cancer. Business and Health 2001;19(4):40.

Fiscal Year 2000

Green C, Jorgensen C. Reaching youth with skin cancer prevention. Expose 2000;4:14–16.

Jorgensen C, Wayman J, Green C, Gelb C. Using health communications for primary prevention of skin cancer: CDC's Choose Your Cover campaign. Journal of Women's Health and Gender-Based Medicine 2000;9(5):471–475.

Saraiya M, Frank E, Elon L, Baldwin G, McAlpine B. Personal and clinical skin cancer prevention practices of U.S. women physicians. Archives of Dermatology 2000;136(5):633–642.