Knowledge of the risks of ultraviolet radiation, sun exposure attitudes and practices among Lebanese university students

Lebanese university students are aware of the risks of UVR risks; however, sunburn and sunbathing are common and protective behaviors are often not applied. Future awareness campaigns for skin cancer and promotion of sun safety are necessary.

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Preventive Medicine Reports
Published
2024-10-11
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102900
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5
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Skin Protection and Aging
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article
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2.67
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Knowledge of the risks of ultraviolet radiation, sun exposure attitudes and practices among Lebanese university students

Ibrahim R. Bou-Orm, Rym Afiouni, Josiane Hélou
5 citations
Preventive Medicine Reports
Skin Protection and Aging
2.67
article

Knowledge of the risks of ultraviolet radiation, sun exposure attitudes and practices among Lebanese university students

Ibrahim R. Bou-Orm, Rym Afiouni, Josiane Hélou
article en
5 citations

Abstract

Lebanese university students are aware of the risks of UVR risks; however, sunburn and sunbathing are common and protective behaviors are often not applied. Future awareness campaigns for skin cancer and promotion of sun safety are necessary.

Preventive Medicine ReportsVol. 47
Saint Joseph University (LB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 10%
Skin Protection and Aging
2.67
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