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Statistical Data composed by Jennifer M. Schwenk, MD/MPH resident, University of Miami
SAM (Students Against Melanoma)
Symposium Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation
BEFORE THE SYMPOSIUM
56% of the students were unsure of the risk factors for melanoma
AFTER THE SYMPOSIUM
90% were confident they knew the risk factors
93% of students felt confident in educating others about sun safety
93% plan to change their sun safety behavior based on what they’d learned that day
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The Melanoma Foundation is one of the first organizations in the country that has been on the cutting edge of skin cancer preventive education and the only organization in Florida. After extensive review of health education literature, the Foundation selected the successful SunSmart curricula from Australia on which to base its many programs and adapt to local educational standards and environment. The Foundation utilizes SunSmart America™ for grades K-12.
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Email: info@melanomafoundation.com
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West Palm Beach, Florida 33405