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Health Professionals
American Academy of Dermatology Public Center
American Academy of Dermatology
An overview of sun safety and Academy programs.
Counseling Parents on Skin Cancer Prevention
American Academy of Pediatrics
Published in Pediatrics, this article explains common attitudes of Pediatricians with regard to sun protection counseling at check-ups.
Melanoma Patient Reference Guide
Melanoma Research Foundation
Do you know someone who was recently diagnosed with melanoma? This resource helps people with melanoma, caregivers and their families throughout their cancer journey.
Research-tested Intervention Programs: Sun Safety
National Cancer Institute
A variety of research-tested programs for sun safety.
Sun Safety Program Database
American Academy of Dermatology
Hosts a variety of sun safety and skin cancer awareness programs throughout the U.S.
SunWise Program
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
SunWise provides free sun safety resources for schools, caregivers, and communities.
Media
Melanoma Research Foundation Frequently Asked Questions
Melanoma Research Foundation
Outdoor Workers
Guidelines for Outdoor Workers
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Sun safety tips for outdoor workers.
Sun Safety in the Field: A Guide for Farmers
Iowa State University Extension
Sun safety tips for farmers.
Sun Safety Kit for Outdoor-based Workers
California Skin Cancer Prevention Program
A toolkit for outdoor workers with sample policies and other resources.
Sun Sense Campaign
Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America
Resources from an all-out effort to alert laborers to the solar danger in outdoor summer work.
The UV Index
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
A forecast of the day’s peak UV intensity.
Parents
Addiction and Tanning
Melanoma Research Foundation
Does your child like to tan? Learn how to debunk some common myths about tanning here.
Limit the Sun, Not the Fun Summertime Programming
SHADE Foundation of America
Looking for a fun activity to keep you and your child busy during the peak sun hours? Visit this site to learn about activities you can participate in to beat the midday sun.
Resources for Parents
California Skin Cancer Prevention Program
Letters, fliers, facts and a video explaining the importance of being smart in the sun.
Sun Safety
American Academy of Dermatology
Want to get a good overview of what too much sun exposure can do to your skin? Here you’ll find tips to help you protect yourself and your family from getting too much sun.
Sun Safety Information for Parents
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Have a question about being smart in the sun? The information here will help keep you and your family sun-smart this summer.
Sun Safety IQ Quiz
American Cancer Society
Test your knowledge to see how much you know about being safe in the sun.
Sunscreen
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Want to know more about sunscreen? Get the information you need here.
SunWise Community Resources
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Do you want to make your community more sun savvy? Learn how here.
Parks and Recreation Staff
Be Safe in the Sun
American Cancer Society
A good overview of what too much sun exposure can do to your skin. You'll also find tips to help you protect yourself and your family from getting too much sun.
Go Sun Smart
National Ski Areas Association
Targeted to ski resorts, Go Sun Smart offers you tips on how you can easily protect your skin and eyes.
Make Sun Safety Your Goal
American Academy of Dermatology
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
A public education program designed to raise awareness about the simple, everyday steps soccer players and their fans can take to prevent skin cancer.
Play Sun Smart
American Academy of Dermatology
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball Players Association
Information on sun safety for baseball parents, fans, players, coaches and the public about the benefits of protection from the sun.
Pool Cool Sun Safety Education for Swimming Pools
Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University
National Cancer Institute
National Recreation and Park Association
Sun safety resources for swimming pools.
Shade Structure Program
American Academy of Dermatology
A grant program for shade structures.
Sun Safety Kit for Parks & Recreation Programs
California Skin Cancer Prevention Program
Policy guidance and other background information for parks and recreation programs.
SunWise Stampede: A Program for Zoos
School of Public Health at San Diego State University
Free sun safety resources for zoos and aquariums.
Teaching Sun Safety to Kids: A Tool for Outdoor Recreation Staff
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Is your camp or park SunWise-certified? If not, take this free online training and certification.
Policymakers
CITY100
San Diego State University
National Cancer Institute
Ever wonder how many tanning salons are in your community and what that means for public health? Learn more here.
Indoor Tanning
American Academy of Dermatology
Background information on indoor tanning and what it means for your community’s health.
Melanoma Research Foundation Advocacy
Melanoma Research Foundation
Learn more about what the Melanoma Research Foundation is doing to prevent and treat skin cancer.
Skin Cancer Facts
American Cancer Society
A quick overview of skin cancer statistics and facts.
Skin Cancer Facts for Your State
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
These fact sheets give state-specific information about skin cancer incidence and prevention.
Skin Cancer Foundation Advocacy Efforts
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Learn more about what Skin Cancer Foundation is doing to prevent skin cancer.
Teachers and Schools
Adopt Sun Safety Program
Sun Safety for Kids
Sample school and district policies; Educational videos for K-6; Shopping for shade structures, trees, and hats; Ideas for Don't Fry Day.
Guidelines for Schools to Prevent Skin Cancer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This report reviews scientific literature regarding the rates, trends, causes, and prevention of skin cancer and presents guidelines for schools to implement a comprehensive approach to preventing skin cancer.
Project SAFETY
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Project S.A.F.E.T.Y. (Sun Awareness For Educating Today's Youth) is a science-based skin cancer awareness and prevention curriculum.
Shade Covers Program
SHADE Foundation of America
A grant program for shade structures.
Smart Sun Safety: Fun in the Sun 101
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Free online activities and downloadable materials for kids and teachers.
Sun Safety Resources for Schools
California Skin Cancer Prevention Program
Free sun safety resources for schools ranging from posters to activities.
Sun Smart America K-12 Curriculum
Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation
These resources promote the SunSmart America™ message and provide teachers with information and a range of classroom activities on skin cancer and sun protection.
SunAWARE for Schools
SunAWARE
Children's Melanoma Prevention Foundation
The SunAWARE curriculum is designed for K-12 students and includes four distinct instructional levels. It encompasses lessons on the factors that affect UV intensity and skin sensitivity as well as proven methods of sun protection and skin cancer recognition. Free school resources including UV meters and info fliers are available.
SunGuard Man
Maryland Skin Cancer Prevention Program
Free activities and resources for schools.
SunSmart Australia
Cancer Council Victoria, Australia
Australia’s premier skin cancer prevention program has numerous resources for schools and children.
SunWise School Program
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Free sun safety resources and tool kit for K-8 schools. The tool kit contains more than 50 age-appropriate and cross-curricular activities that are aligned with national education standards.
SunWise with SHADE Poster Contest
SHADE Foundation of America
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
A national sun safety poster contest for K-8th grade students.
Take a Stand, Don’t Tan
Melanoma Research Foundation
A free program for teens and college-age students.
Your Skin is in!
Melanoma Foundation of New England
The Your Skin Is In contest asks high school and college students to take a No-Tanning pledge prior to their proms and spring break.
Teenagers
'Suntelligence' Quiz
American Academy of Dermatology
What do you know about the sun? Test your "suntelligence" with this short quiz.
