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COMMUNITY-BASED UV RISK EDUCATION: THE SUNWISE PROGRAM HANDBOOK
Citation:
Petersen*, D, D. Fundakowski, A. Geller, B. Lacey, K. Rosseel, M. Sariaya, C. Sinclair, D. Brennan, L. Hagan, AND G. Morrison. COMMUNITY-BASED UV RISK EDUCATION: THE SUNWISE PROGRAM HANDBOOK. EPA/625/R-02/008 (NTIS PB2003-102019), 2002.
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Description:
This handbook is a user-friendly "How-to Guide" on providing information on how the SunWise project: 1) increased understanding of the importance of Ultraviolet light as a carcinogenic agent and an agent of skin aging, 2) disseminated time-relevant information on when (times of day, weather effects, etc.) UV-exposure should be minimized, and how this can be accomplished using the UV Index as a risk communication tool, and 3) provided the general public and specific target audiences with information about risks of Ultraviolet light and human health issues. In addition, the handbook will contain descriptions of the SunWise Project public outreach efforts, specifically addressing step-by-step how to raise awareness in the community.