September 2016. Volume 12. Number 3

A multimodal intervention designed to prevent melanoma is effective changing risky habits at least for a month

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Ho BK, Reidy K, Huerta I, Dilley K, Crawford S, Hultgren BA, et al. Effectiveness of a multicomponent sun protection program for young children: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Pediatr. 2016:170:334-42.
Reviewers: Ruiz-Canela Cáceres J1, de Lucas García N2.
1CS Virgen de África. Sevilla. España.
2SAMUR-Protección Civil. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: Juan Ruiz-Canela Cáceres. Email: jruizcanela@gmail.com
Reception date: 18/09/2016
Acceptance date: 23/09/2016
Publication date: 28/09/2016

Abstract

Authors’ conclusions: a multicomponent intervention was associated with higher rates of sun protection behaviours among young children. This was corroborated by finding a smaller change in skin pigmentation among children who received the intervention.

Reviewers’ commentary: there is previous evidence to provide information on the prevention of solar radiation, but in relation to an intervention, like of the type suggested by this study, we need better evidence that it is more cost effective, and we need also more precise information on the duration of the long-term effect and on the importance of each of the measures that could be used.

How to cite this article

Ruiz-Canela Cáceres J, De Lucas García N. Una intervención multimodal diseñada para prevenir el melanoma, podría ser efectiva cambiando los hábitos de riesgo al menos durante un mes. Evid Pediatr. 2016;12:48.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Ho BK, Reidy K, Huerta I, Dilley K, Crawford S, Hultgren BA, et al. Effectiveness of a multicomponent sun protection program for young children: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Pediatr. 2016:170:334-42.
Reviewers: Ruiz-Canela Cáceres J1, de Lucas García N2.
1CS Virgen de África. Sevilla. España.
2SAMUR-Protección Civil. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: Juan Ruiz-Canela Cáceres. Email: jruizcanela@gmail.com
Reception date: 18/09/2016
Acceptance date: 23/09/2016
Publication date: 28/09/2016

How to cite this article

Ruiz-Canela Cáceres J, De Lucas García N. Una intervención multimodal diseñada para prevenir el melanoma, podría ser efectiva cambiando los hábitos de riesgo al menos durante un mes. Evid Pediatr. 2016;12:48.

References

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  2. Oliveria SA, Saraiya M, Geller AC, Heneghan MK, Jorgensen C. Sun exposure and risk of melanoma. Arch Dis Child. 2006:131-8.
  3. Skin cancer prevention. En: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence [en línea]. Disponible en: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph32 [consultado el 23/09/2016].
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