Rachel E. Neale , Victoria Beedle , Peter R. Ebeling , Thomas Elliott , David Francis , Christian M. Girgis , Louisa Gordon , Monika Janda , Graeme Jones , Robyn M. Lucas , Rebecca S. Mason , Philip Keith Monnington , Julia Morahan , Georgia Paxton , Craig Sinclair , Stephen Shumack , Jane Smith , Ann R. Webb , David C. Whiteman
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Abstract
Objective
To describe the development of a new position statement regarding balancing the risks and benefits of sun exposure for Australian adults.
Methods
We conducted a Sun Exposure Summit in March 2021, with presentations from invited experts and a workshop including representation from academic, clinical, policy, and patient stakeholder organisations. The group considered advice about balancing the risks and benefits of sun exposure for Australian adults and developed a revised consensus position statement.
Results
The balance of risks and benefits of sun exposure is not the same for everybody. For people at very high risk of skin cancer, the risks of exposure likely outweigh the benefits; sun protection is essential. Conversely, people with deeply pigmented skin are at low risk of skin cancer but at high risk of vitamin D deficiency; routine sun protection is not recommended. For those at intermediate risk of skin cancer, sun protection remains a priority, but individuals may obtain sufficient sun exposure to maintain adequate vitamin D status.
Conclusions
The new position statement provides sun exposure advice that explicitly recognises the differing needs of Australia’s diverse population.
Implications for public health
Mass communication campaigns should retain the focus on skin cancer prevention. The new position statement will support the delivery of personalised advice.
目的介绍有关平衡澳大利亚成年人日光照射风险和益处的新立场声明的制定情况：我们于 2021 年 3 月召开了日光照射峰会，邀请专家发表演讲，并举办了一次研讨会，与会者包括学术、临床、政策和患者利益相关者组织的代表。该小组审议了有关平衡澳大利亚成年人日晒风险与益处的建议，并制定了一份修订版共识立场声明：日晒的风险与益处之间的平衡并非对每个人都一样。对于罹患皮肤癌风险极高的人来说，暴晒的风险可能大于益处；防晒至关重要。相反，皮肤色素较深的人患皮肤癌的风险较低，但缺乏维生素 D 的风险较高；不建议常规防晒。对于中等皮肤癌风险的人群，防晒仍然是首要任务，但个人可以获得足够的阳光照射来维持充足的维生素 D 状态：新的立场声明提供了日晒建议，明确承认了澳大利亚不同人群的不同需求：对公共卫生的影响：大众传播活动应继续以预防皮肤癌为重点。新的立场声明将为提供个性化建议提供支持。
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The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (ANZJPH) is concerned with public health issues. The research reported includes formal epidemiological inquiries into the correlates and causes of diseases and health-related behaviour, analyses of public policy affecting health and disease, and detailed studies of the cultures and social structures within which health and illness exist. The Journal is multidisciplinary and aims to publish methodologically sound research from any of the academic disciplines that constitute public health.
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