Sun protection and exposure behaviors among Hispanic adults in the United States: differences according to acculturation and among Hispanic subgroups

Sun protection and exposure behaviors among Hispanic adults in the United States: differences according to acculturation and among Hispanic subgroups

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Skin cancer prevention interventions that target the growing number of U.S. Hispanics are lacking. The current study examined the prevalence and correlates of sun protection and exposure behaviors (i.e., sunscreen use, shade seeking,...

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Main Authors: Coups Elliot J, Stapleton Jerod L, Hudson Shawna V, Medina-Forrester Amanda, Natale-Pereira Ana, Goydos James S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Acculturation
Hispanic
Latino
Skin cancer
Melanoma
Risk behaviors
Sunburn
Prevention
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/985

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