The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation for skin cancer prevention.

• Population: Young adults, adolescents, children, and parents of young children

• Recommendation: The USPSTF recommends counseling young adults, adolescents, children, and parents of young children about minimizing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation for persons aged 6 months to 24 years with fair skin types to reduce their risk of skin cancer.

• Grade: B  [read more about USPSTF grade definitions]

• Learn more at: USPSTF Recommendation Summary, Skin Cancer Prevention: Behavioral Counseling, published on 03.20.2018

Note: Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government.

The National Cancer Institute has a resource website, Evidence-Based Cancer Control Programs (EBCCP).

• The website features 17 evidence-based programs on sun safety and indoor tanning programs along with related recommendations.

• EBCCP provides health program planners and implementers access to evidence-based program materials and additional resources, which enables the adaptation and implementation of these programs.

• If your organization or community group is interested in adapting an evidence-based intervention, search for a community engagement office or a skin cancer prevention program at your nearest NCI-designated cancer center to discuss opportunities with a health program staff person.