Sun Protection Policies Questionnaire
Date: 29 Jan 2010
Sun Protection Policies
The South West Public Health Observatory in conjunction with South West Healthy Schools has decided to take a much closer look at sun protection policies in schools during 2010, as we want to develop initiatives to assist schools in this crucial area of health education.
Why skin cancerSkin cancer is the most common form of cancer, accounting for one third of new cancers.
Why the South WestThe South West has the highest rates of skin cancer in the UK.
Why sun protectionExposure to ultraviolet radiation from either the sun or sunbeds has been classified as carcinogenic to humans – that means it is now classified as being as dangerous as cigarettes. Therefore the majority of skin cancers can be avoided through adopting sound sun protection practices and avoiding the use of sunbeds.
Why schools'Schools are vitally important setting to promote sun protection and play a significant role in increasing awareness and changing behaviour among children and the people taking care of them’ (WHO, 2001)
Why this surveyWe have a lack of information on current sun protection policies and in the South West and what we can do to assist schools in this vital area.
How long will it takeThe questionnaire will take 5-10 minutes of your time.
What does it involveMost questions can be answered by simply clicking on the relevant boxes. You just click ‘NEXT’ to get the survey started. If you would like to leave the survey at any time just click ‘exit this survey’. Your answers will be saved for when you return to the survey at a later date.
The Deadline5th February
To launch the questionnaire please click on the following link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6WFJPVQ
Further questions.
If you have any questions about the survey in general or you are experiencing problems with the questionnaire please get in touch with Nicola Bowtell at the South West Public Health Observatory on 0117 970 6474 or Nicola.bowtell@swpho.nhs.uk or Sarah Young at Health Schools South West on 0117 900 1864 or Sarah.Young@gosw.gsi.gov.uk
