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USPSTF updated statement recommends counseling to prevent skin cancer

Add the following topics to my interests. Pediatric Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Adolescent Medicine, Health Diversity

Add to my interests Add the following topics to my interests. Pediatric Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Adolescent Medicine, Health Diversity

The USPSTF recommends counseling young adults, adolescents, children, and parents of young children about minimizing exposure to UV radiation for persons aged 6 months to 24 years with fair skin types to reduce their risk of skin cancer (B recommendation) in an updated statement published March 20, 2018 in JAMA.