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Departments - Physical Education
12 Core1 - Ottawa Example - Skin Cancer
Ottawa Charter - Skin Cancer
Building Healthy Public Policy
- 'No Hat, No Play' in schools
- Workplace policy, clothing standards and shade erection in public areas
Create Supportive Environment
- Deglamorise 'the tan'
- Erect shade cloth over playgrounds and pools
- Discourage sport in the middle of the day
- Provide good-quality, affordable sun protection
Strengthen Community Action
- Support community days, e.g. Arbor Day
- Support Organisations, e.g. Men of the Trees
- Support local activities related to Skin Cancer Awareness
- Publicise erection of shade over pools and playgrounds
Develop Personal Skills
- Promote and encourage use of protection, e.g. hats, shirts, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Educate about products and how to use them
- Educate about early detection and how to go about treatment
Reorient Health Services
- Recruit assistance from dermatologists in campaigns
- Alert medical profession to early detection and the skills required from early detection in general practice, hospital and other settings.
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