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The extent of public awareness, understanding and use of the Global Solar UV index as a worldwide health promotion instrument to improve sun protection: protocol for a systematic review

INTRODUCTION: (Over)exposure to ultraviolet radiation is a major risk factor for skin cancer. The Global Solar Ultraviolet Index (UVI) was introduced by the WHO and partner organisations in 1995 as a simple measure of the intensity of solar UV radiation, providing guidance for the population to use...

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Autores principales: Lehmann, Maria, Heinitz, Maria, Uter, Wolfgang, Pfahlberg, Annette B, Gefeller, Olaf
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6629450/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31289077
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028092