Methods and significance of sun protection education

Sun protection education may alleviate the ultraviolet irradiation-induced skin damage. Many sun protection education programs have been carried out in many European and Amecian countries. The emphases of sun protection education vary with the types of educated populations, such as adolescents, outdoor workers and white-collar workers. There are four types of target outcomes for the education: sun safety knowledge, awareness, intention and behavior. The intervention method is a key determinant of the outcome of a sun protection education program. Until now, there has been little evidence to suggest that any one form of intervention is more effective than others. Key words: Light ;  Sunscreening agents ;  Education ;