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Increase the proportion of persons who use at least one of the following protective measures that may reduce the risk of skin cancer: avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., wear sun-protective clothing when exposed to sunlight, use sunscreen with a sun-protective factor (SPF) of 15 or higher, and avoid artificial sources of ultraviolet light.
(Objective 03-09)
Increase the proportion of physicians and dentists who counsel their at-risk patients about tobacco use cessation, physical activity, and cancer screening.
(Objective 03-10)
Increase the proportion of women who receive a Pap test.
(Objective 03-11)
Increase the proportion of adults who receive a colorectal cancer screening examination.
(Objective 03-12)
Increase the proportion of women aged 40 years and older who have received a mammogram within the preceding 2 years.
(Objective 03-13)
Related Resources
- Cancer Trends Progress Report ( National Cancer Institute, NIH ) - Summarizes progress in the U.S. against cancer in relation to Healthy People 2010 targets set forth by the Department of Health and Human Services. The report includes key measures of progress along the cancer control continuum and uses national trend data to illustrate where advancements have been made.
