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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2018-08-01
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| 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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