Implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive sun protection program for adolescents

澳大利亚是世界上皮肤癌发病率最高的国家，估计每年使我国卫生系统损失3亿美元。大多数皮肤癌是可以预防的，如果公众能够被说服充分保护自己免受阳光照射，特别是在儿童和青少年时期。澳大利亚目前在儿童防晒教育运动的发展方面处于世界领先地位。然而，青少年的防晒行为继续减少，很少有计划对这一关键目标群体产生任何影响。该项目将提供急需的证据，证明经过仔细研究和针对青少年的方案的有效性。

Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world, costing our health system an estimated $300 million each year. The majority of skin cancers are preventable, if the public could be persuaded to adequately protect themselves from the sun, especially during childhood and adolescence. Australia currently leads the world in the development of sun protection education campaigns for children. However, adolescent sun protection behaviours continue to decrease, and very few programs have shown potential for any impact on this key target group. This project will provide much-needed evidence on the effectiveness of carefully researched and targeted programs for adolescents.