The extent of public awareness, understanding and use of the Global Solar UV index as a worldwide health promotion instrument to improve sun protection: protocol for a systematic review

• Published in: BMJ open Vol. 9; no. 7; p. e028092
• Main Authors: Lehmann, Maria, Heinitz, Maria, Uter, Wolfgang, Pfahlberg, Annette B, Gefeller, Olaf
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 09.07.2019; BMJ Publishing Group
• Subjects: Evidence-based medicine; Public Health; Skin cancer; Systematic review; Ultraviolet radiation; Canada; health knowledge, attitudes, practice; ultraviolet rays/adverse effects; health promotion; public health

Introduction(Over)exposure to ultraviolet radiation is a major risk factor for skin cancer. The Global Solar Ultraviolet Index (UVI) was introduced by the WHO and partner organisations in 1995 as a simple measure of the intensity of solar UV radiation, providing guidance for the population to use ap...