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Melanoma Knowledge and Sun Protection Attitudes and Behaviors among College Students by Gender and Skin Type

Randall Cottrell D, Ed, CHES Health Promotion & Education Program, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210002, Cincinnati, OH, 45221-0002, USA
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Leslie McClamroch MEd University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 45221-0002, USA
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Amy L. Bernard Ph.D., CHES University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210002, Cincinnati, OH, 45221-0002, USA
Pages 274-278 | Published online: 25 Feb 2013

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