Factors associated with sunbed use among 3692 outpatients in 18 centers of the Italian Cancer League (LILT)
| Autor: | Mario Cristofolini, Luca Fania, Francesco Ricci, Nidia Melo Salcedo, Simona Mastroeni, Damiano Abeni, Flaminia Antonelli, Francesca Sampogna |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Male Risk medicine.medical_specialty Skin Neoplasms Sociodemographic Factors Adolescent Ultraviolet Rays Science Health Behavior MEDLINE Sunburn League Medical Oncology World health Article Young Adult Environmental health Surveys and Questionnaires Outpatients Medicine Skin cancer Humans Nevus Multidisciplinary Sunbathing business.industry Public health Smoking Cancer Middle Aged medicine.disease Phototype Increased risk Risk factors Italy Female business Sunscreening Agents |
| Zdroj: | Scientific Reports Scientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 2045-2322 |
| Popis: | Indoor tanning is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer. Nonetheless, its use is still widespread. We aimed to investigate the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of sunbeds users in a group of participants in the skin cancer prevention campaign organized by the Italian Cancer League (LILT). During almost two years, 4409 individuals were screened in 18 centers. Participants reported having used sunbeds before the age of 15 years in 2.2% of cases, while after the age of 15 years the prevalence of use was 22.2%. Participants with complete information were 3692. Sunbeds users aged > 15 years were significantly more frequently females, young, living in Northern Italy, highly educated, and ever smokers. They had darker phototype, more common nevi, had used sunbeds more frequently before the age of 15, reported a history of sunburns, and the use of sunscreens. Indoor tanning is an important public health issue and a relevant aspect of primary prevention. However, not all countries have adopted the recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO) on health risks associated with artificial tanning. A deeper insight into the topic may contribute to identify the best prevention strategies. |
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