Prevalence and determinants of sunburn in Queensland

C. Rogers, M. Kvaskoff, T. Disipio, D. Youlden, D. Whiteman, E. Eakin, P.H. Youl, J. Aitken, Lin Fritschi

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Abstract

Issue addressed: Australia records the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. In response to this, public education campaigns have incorporated messages about reducing sun exposure and avoiding sunburn. This study sought to describe the prevalence of and factors associated with sunburn in Queensland residents. Methods: The Queensland Cancer Risk Study was a population-based, cross-sectional survey of 9,298 respondents conducted via computer-assisted telephone interview during 2004. Sunburn prevalence and its association with socio-demographics and skin cancer risk variables were examined. Results: More than two-thirds (70.4%) of respondents reported at least one episode of sunburn in the past 12 months, and one in 10 respondents reported at least one episode of severe sunburn in the past 12 months. Experiences of sunburn on two or more occasions were reported more frequently by males than females (57.6% versus 46.5%, p
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)102-106
JournalHealth Promotion Journal of Australia
Volume20
Publication statusPublished - 2009

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