Sun Exposure in Pediatric Age: Perspective of Caregivers

• Main Authors: Mafalda Salvado (Author), Ana Fraga (Author), Diogo Luís Marques (Author), Ivan Miguel Pires (Author), Carmo Coelho Gonçalves (Author), Nádia Mendes Silva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Excessive sun exposure during childhood increases the risk of skin cancer. This study characterized the knowledge and attitudes of caregivers regarding exposure and sun protection of children and adolescents. One hundred and ninety-eight caregivers (38.5 ± 8.0 years) who resorted to the consultation...