The epidemiology of sunburn in the US population in 2003 - 09/08/11
Reprint requests: Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, 3600 Spruce St, 2 Maloney Building, Philadelphia, PA 19104.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Abstract |
Background |
Sunburn is a major preventable risk factor for skin cancer.
Objective |
We investigated risk factors for sunburn in the United States based on the 2003 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
Design and methods |
A random sample of 207,776 respondents provided data for the population-based survey. The main outcome measure was any report of sunburn within the previous 12 months.
Results |
Overall, 39% of respondents had at least one sunburn. The strongest factors associated with sunburn were age and socioeconomic factors. Sunburn prevalence was greatest in respondents 18 to 24 years old (61%). This group was more likely to have a sunburn than respondents 45 to 54 years of age (odds ratio [OR] = 2.76). Higher income and higher levels of education were positively associated with sunburn (OR 1.67 and 1.63, respectively). Individuals reporting recent binge drinking had a higher prevalence of sunburn (OR = 1.33).
Limitations |
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System does not include data on skin type or sun protection behavior; therefore the impact of these factors was not assessed.
Conclusion |
Sunburn occurs at a very high rate in the United States.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Abbreviations used : BRFSS, CASRO, CATI, CDC, CI, NMSC, OR
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| Supported in part by a grant from the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (No. K23 AR051125-01). Conflicts of interest: None identified. |
Vol 55 - N° 4
P. 577-583 - octobre 2006 Retour au numéro
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