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Published on: July 10, 2017
Tanning behavior of London-area youth
Danielle Gordon1, Lyn Guenther
1Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON. dgordon2009@meds.uwo.ca
Background:
The World Health Organization recommends that tanning parlors not be used by individuals under age 18 years. The impact of self-tanners on tanning parlor and sunscreen use by Canadian teens is unknown.
Objective:
To determine teens' use of, knowledge of, attitudes toward, and behavior regarding tanning parlors, self-tanning products, and sunscreen.
Methods:
Self-report questionnaire of grade 10 students in Thames Valley district, Ontario.
Results:
Indoor tanning parlors were used by 14%, self-tanners by 28%, and sunscreen daily or most days by 36%. Use was more common in females. There was a strong association between parental and child use of tanning parlors and use of self-tanners. Sixty-two percent believe that self-tanners give adequate photoprotection.
Conclusions:
Further education is required to address teen tanning parlor use, infrequent sunscreen use, and lack of knowledge about the safety of tanning parlors and self-tanning products.
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