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Exploring perceptions of and attitudes towards tanning with school children, parents/carers and educators in Wales: A mixed methods study protocol for the SunChat study

Gisselle Tur Porres Orcid Logo, Kirsty Lanyon Orcid Logo, Rachel Abbott Orcid Logo, Helen Lewis, Emily Marchant Orcid Logo, Julie Peconi

PLOS ONE, Volume: 19, Issue: 6, Start page: e0295719

Swansea University Authors: Gisselle Tur Porres Orcid Logo, Kirsty Lanyon Orcid Logo, Helen Lewis, Emily Marchant Orcid Logo, Julie Peconi

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BackgroundSkin cancer comprises half of all cancers in England and Wales. Most skin cancers can be prevented with safer sun exposure. As over exposure as a child can greatly increase future skin cancer risk, early and accessible sun safety education and promotion of sun safe behaviours is critical....

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