ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.,
May 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Nevada has become the 21st state
to allow students to possess and use sunscreen in school. The law,
signed by Governor Steve Sisolak,
also enables children to wear protective clothing and allows
schools to teach students sun-safe behaviors. This ensures children
are protected from overexposure to the sun, thus preventing skin
cancer.
The law is based on the American Society for Dermatologic
Surgery Association's (ASDSA) SUNucate model legislation, which was
designed to eliminate barriers prohibiting students from possessing
and using over-the-counter sunscreen in schools and camps by
exempting these products from broad reaching "medication bans."
"Research indicates that one in five children will eventually be
diagnosed with skin cancer. Therefore it is critical that sun-safe
behaviors are taught as early as possible," said ASDSA President
Murad Alam, MD. "SUNucate encourages
and enables children to protect themselves at school,
school-sponsored activities and camps."
"The SUNucate initiative aligns with the newly created Nevada
Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Society (NSDDS) mission
and its dedication to public education efforts on behalf of
dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons and their patients," said
NSDDS President and Founding Member Whitney Hovenic, MD. "We are
pleased to be part of this important effort in Nevada."
Dermatologic surgeons and national media alerted ASDSA that many
children could not use sunscreen while outside unless they have a
doctor's note or prescription. Although the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration classifies sunscreen as an over-the-counter
medicine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the
United States Preventive Services Task Force both believe that
children should have access to sunscreen and other sun-protective
measures in order to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
To learn more about SUNucate, visit asds.net/SUNucate.
About the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Association
With a membership of 6,400+ physicians, the American Society for
Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA) is a 501(c) (6)
association, dedicated to education and advocacy on behalf of
dermatologic surgeons and their patients. For more information,
visit http://www.asds.net/ASDSA.
Follow @ASDSAdvocacy on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
About the Nevada Society for Dermatology & Dermatologic
Surgery
The Nevada Society for Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery
(NSDDS) was founded in 2019 to promote the educational and
professional interests of dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons;
to provide a vehicle for advocacy and public educational efforts on
behalf of dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons and their patients;
and to address socioeconomic issues that impact the practice of
dermatology and dermatologic surgery in the state of Nevada. For more information, contact
nsdds-info(at)samiworks.net.
SOURCE ASDSA