Sun exposure and associated risks:
Insight from an international survey with focus on population with past medical history of skin cancer

B. Dréno, T. Passeron, S. Puig, CL. Goh, HW. Lim, F. Ly, HY Kang, A. Morita, J. Ocampo Candiani, S. Schalka, L. Wei, C. Le Floc’h, AL. Demessant, D. Kerob, J. Krutmann

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES

Primary and secondary prevention of skin cancer vary considerably from one country to another.

This survey investigated, in 17 countries, the knowledge and behaviors regarding sun exposure among a population of individuals who were treated for skin cancer (melanoma/non melanoma) or for pre-cancerous lesions.