Sun Safety: 5 Steps to Effective Cancer Control Planning

 

Learn why these steps are important

Step 1:

Assess program priorities
  Provincial Cancer ProfilesExternal link — Statistics for prioritizing cancer control efforts
  Sun Safety Incidence ReportExternal link
  Sun Safety Incidence MapExternal link
  Sun Safety Mortality ReportExternal link
  Sun Safety Mortality MapExternal link
   
Step 2:

Identify potential partners
  Research Partners in Cancer Control — Contact information by province
     
Step 3:

Determine effectiveness of different intervention approaches

   Information for Canada coming soon
  Guide to Community Preventive Services — Recommendations for population-based intervention approaches
  Skin CancerExternal link
  Guide to Clinical Preventive Services (AHRQ) — Task Force recommendations on screening, counseling and medication regimens
  Skin Cancer, ScreeningExternal link
  Skin Cancer, CounselingExternal link
   
Step 4:

Find research-tested programs and products

  Information for Canada coming soon
  Research-tested Intervention Programs — Summary statements, ratings and program materials from cancer prevention and control studies
  Sun SafetyExternal link
  Sample programs:
    "Sun Safe" — Intervention designed to enhance and promote sun protective behaviors.
   
Step 5:

View national, provincial and territorial plans
 

Provincial Plans for Comprehensive Cancer Control