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The association between demographic and behavioral characteristics and sunburn among U.S. adults — National Health Interview Survey, 2010

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Holman, Dawn M., Berkowitz, Zahava, Guy, Gery P., Hartman, Anne M., Perna, Frank M.·2014·Preventive Medicine
DOI 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.02.018PMC PMC4535173
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Objective To examine the association between demographic and behavioral characteristics and sunburn among U.S. adults. Method We used 2010 National Health Interview Survey data (N=24,970) to conduct multivariable logistic regressions examining associations with having 1 or more sunburns in the past year and having 4 or more sunburns in the past year. Results Overall, 37.1% of adults experienced sunburn in the past year. The adjusted prevalence of sunburn was particularly common among adults aged 18-29years (52.0%), those who repeatedly burn or freckle after 2weeks in the sun (45.9%), whites (44.3%), indoor tanners (44.1%), those with a family history of melanoma (43.9%), and those who are US-born (39.5%). Physical activity, alcohol consumption, and overweight/obesity were positively associated with sunburn (all P<0.001); sun protection behaviors were not significantly associated with sunburn (P=0.35). Among those who were sunburned in the past year, 12.1% experienced 4 or more sunburns. Conclusion Sunburn is common, particularly among younger adults, those with a more sun-sensitive skin type, whites, those with a family history of melanoma, the highly physically active, and indoor tanners. Efforts are needed to facilitate sun-safety during outdoor recreation, improve the consistency of sun protection practices, and prevent sunburn, particularly among these subgroups.

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Authors
Holman, D. M., Berkowitz, Z., Guy, G. P., Hartman, A. M., & Perna, F. M.
Affiliations
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US)
  • National Cancer Institute (US)
  • National Institutes of Health (US)
Corresponding author
Holman, Dawn M.
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Venue
Preventive Medicine
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2014-06
Volume
63
Pages
6-12
ISSN
0091-7435 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.02.018
PMC
PMC4535173
OpenAlex
W2147503940
Cited by
100
References
5
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FWCI
14.62
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Preventive Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institutes of Health (CC999999)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Skin Protection and Aging
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › melanin and skin pigmentation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
Keywords
sunburn, sun sensitivity, indoor tanning, sun protection behavior, physical activity, alcohol consumption, overweight and obesity, skin type, young adults, sun protection
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Cross-Sectional Studies, Environmental Exposure, Female, Humans, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Male, Melanoma, Middle Aged, Socioeconomic Factors, Sunburn, Sunscreening Agents, Ultraviolet Rays, United States, Health Behavior, Prevalence, Sunbathing, Young Adult

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