Anatomy
The recommended amount of sunlight per day
What is 10 minutes?
Define "risk factor".
What is anything that increases your risk/chances of developing skin cancer?
The ultimate way to catch skin cancer early.
What are screenings?
_______ greatly increase long-term melanoma risk, which is why they should be prevented from an early age.
What are sunburns?
The most common type of skin cancer.
What is basal cell carcinoma?
The population that is more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage and have worse outcomes.
Who are older populations?
The two populations with health disparities for skin cancer.
Who are college students and hispanic people?
Why you should avoid tanning beds.
What is because artificial UV radiation has the same carcinogenic effect as sun UV and significantly increases melanoma risk?
The 5 signs to look for in a possible skin cancer diagnosis.
What is the ABCDE rule of skin cancer?
A: asymmetry
B: border
C: color
D: diameter
E: Evolution
The population/s that melanoma is most common in.
Who are Non-Hispanic Caucasian people or people of higher incomes?
The four most common barriers.
What are low economic status, patient location, screenings are low priority, and continuous sun exposure?
The time of day with the highest UV intensity.
When is midday?
The types of UV rays that penetrate only the epidermis.
What are UV-B rays?
Name 3 out of the 6 factors that determine risk for skin cancer development.
What are: history of unprotected exposure, weakened immune system, history of skin cancer, age, gender, or lighter skin?
Name 3 ways to overcome barriers.
What are: promoting skin cancer screenings, mandatory sunscreen usage for schools, creating local screening clinics, using online resources to purchase sunscreen and preventative clothing, or educating communities on the risks of skin cancer
Name 5 ways to prevent the development of skin cancer and practice sun safety.
What are avoiding excessive sun exposure, minimizing sunburns, using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, avoiding artificial UV sources, avoiding the sun around midday, conduct self-exams, or get screened?