Table 1Search Strategies for Key Questions Based on Existing Systematic Reviews Identified

Key Question(s)Outcome of interestPrimary existing systematic review usedOther systematic review(s) used to locate primary researchSearch dates*
KQ 1–3N/AHelfand 20031Saraiya 20041192001 through Dec 2008
KQ 4a Sun exposureMelanomaHelfand 20031Gandini 2005172001 through Dec 2008
Squamous cell or basal cell carcinomaNoneNone1966 through Dec 2008
KQ 4b Indoor tanningMelanoma, squamous cell and basal cell carcinomaIARC 200630Gallagher 2005342005 through Dec 2008
KQ 4c Sunscreen useMelanomaDennis 200331Huncharek 2002120
Gefeller 2002121
2002 through Dec 2008
Squamous cell or basal cell carcinomaNoneNone1966 through Dec 2008
KQ 5N/ANoneHelfand 20031
Grant 2007122
Autier 2007123
1966 through Dec 2008
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Start date for search is 1 year prior to the end search date used in the primary existing systematic review used.

Abbreviations: KQ=key question; N/A=not applicable; none=no SER located; IARC=International Agency for Research on Cancer

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