Survey finds men don't use enough sunscreen

Publication info: Harvard Health Publications. Harvard Men's Health Watch ; Boston (Sep 2015).

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A survey found that men may not be following recommendations for using sunscreen as consistently as women
do. Regular and proper use of sunscreen reduces the risk of skin cancer.

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Survey finds men don't use enough sunscreen
The best way to prevent skin cancer is to use sunscreen to reduce lifetime exposure to the sun's damaging rays.
But some men may not be heeding the gospel of sun protection, according to a report in the Journal of the
American Academy of Dermatology.
Analysis of data from a 2013 national survey showed that less than 15% of men, compared with 30% of women,
said they regularly used sunscreen on both the face and other exposed areas, such as the back, arms, and legs.
This is just one survey and may not represent the entire U.S. population, but it suggests men may be less likely to
slather on sunscreen as advised--a trend also seen in other studies. To reduce skin cancer risk and premature skin
aging, men should follow these sunscreen basics:
* Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.
* Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which blocks both types of ultraviolet rays, UVA and UVB.
* Use sunscreen consistently when outdoors, and especially when you are exposed to direct sunlight for extended
periods.
* Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply periodically when sweating or after swimming.

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Subject: Sunscreen; Skin cancer; Ultraviolet radiation

Publication title: Harvard Health Publications. Harvard Men's Health Watch; Boston

Publication year: 2015

Publication date: Sep 2015

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 Publisher: Harvard Health Publications

Place of publication: Boston

Country of publication: United States

Publication subject: Medical Sciences

ISSN: 10891102

Source type: Magazines

Language of publication: English

Document type: Journal Article

ProQuest document ID: 1710030986

Document URL: https://search.proquest.com/docview/1710030986?accountid=25704

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