US Survey Finds Sunburn Reports Common, Even With Sunscreen
A recent survey revealed that over one third of US adults reported experiencing at least one sunburn in the past year, often while engaging in water-related activities. Despite the use of sunscreen, more than half of those who reported sunburns indicated they had applied it. The findings suggest a need for improved sun safety practices to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
- ▪Approximately 88.1 million US adults experienced at least one sunburn in the previous 12 months.
- ▪The most common context for sunburns was spending time in or near water, followed by exercising and drinking alcohol.
- ▪More than half of the adults reported their most recent sunburn occurred despite using sunscreen.
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TOPLINE:In the 2024 National Health Interview Survey, more than one third of US adults reported at least one sunburn, most often during water-related activities and despite sunscreen use, whereas 7.5% reported four or more sunburns.METHODOLOGY:Researchers analyzed data from 32,629 adults who participated in the 2024 National Health Interview Survey, a cross-sectional household interview survey of the noninstitutionalized US civilian population, with a response rate of 47.9%.Participants self-reported the number of sunburns experienced during the previous 12 months and the context of their most recent sunburn. Survey questions assessed whether recent sunburns occurred during work, tanning, exercise, water-related activities, sunscreen use, or alcohol consumption.
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