title: Skin cancer: a growing health problem for children.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To explore childhood ultraviolet radiation exposure and skin carcinogenesis, review prevention practices, analyze indoor tanning trends, identify skin cancer prevention programs, and address the role of the oncology nurse in youth-focused community initiatives.
  
  
  METHODS
  Review of the literature, research, and experience.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Skin cancer is an important health problem for children because it is initiated in childhood and melanoma is on the rise in this population.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Nurses can play a pivotal role in reducing the burden of skin cancer through patient education, community outreach, and political action.
authors: Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation, PO Box 254, Hingham, MA 02043, USA. Maryellen@melanomaprevention.org
authors: Maryellen
authors: M
authors: Maguire-Eisen
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays; D000078329:Workforce
keywords: Pediatric; education; indoor tanning; melanoma