FULL PROCEEDINGS FROM THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL SKIN-CANCER AGENDA

National efforts to reduce skin cancer incidence and mortality require scientifically coordinated efforts. This report summarizes the first American Academy of Dermatology/Centers for Disease Control and Preven tion national conference to develop a skin cancer agenda. Leading expe rts in dermatology, public health, medicine, health education, nursing , behavioral sciences, environmental health and epidemiology identifie d and prioritized skin cancer control issues in five key areas. Discus sion centered around strategies for reducing UV exposure and increasin g public and professional awareness of skin cancer. Panelists in five sessions developed consensus on several public and professional recomm endations and a series of research strategies.