CONCLUSIONS
We have found that a new approach to delivering sunprotection
messages in early adolescence has an impact
on sun-protection behaviors at the community level.
Consistent messages across a number of venues and
involving teens, as well as adults, in the effort are needed
in early adolescence. We recommend that skin cancer
prevention programs for youth need to begin early in
middle school, when they are making independent
choices, and create a community-wide environment that
supports appropriate sun protection rather than focusing
on classroom health education alone. Support of a collaborative