Skin cancer awareness and sunscreen use among outpatients of a South African hospital: need for vigorous public education

Background: Melanoma incidence among white South Africans is increasing. Among black individuals, melanoma is associated with advanced stage at presentation and significant mortality. Objectives: A study was undertaken to assess the perception of skin cancer risk, knowledge of skin cancer, and under...

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Main Authors: N. C. Dlova, R. Gathers, J. Tsoka-Gwegweni, R. J. Hift
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2018-08-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4887
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