Sun/UV exposure
European Code Against Cancer
About the module
10 minutes long
Interactive
Includes a final quiz
Includes links to references
About the lecturer
Dr Joachim Schüz
Head of the Environment and Lifestyle Epidemiology Branch at the International Agency for Research on Cancer
Learning Objectives
- Recognize why Ultraviolet radiation (UV, natural and artificial) is a leading global cause of cancer in the world and in the European Union (EU).
- Cite the attributable fraction due to UV in the EU.
- Describe the available measures to reduce exposure to UV (natural and artificial).
- Outline the current measures available at policy level.
This module is part of a comprehensive online learning curriculum on the European Code Against Cancer, 4th edition.
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The module
The European Code Against Cancer – 7A. Sun/UV exposure
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