Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 10, 2026
14:57
Structural Design and Manufacturing of a Cruiser Class Solar Vehicle
Published on: January 30, 2019
Solarium use in Australia, recent trends and context
Kate Francis1, Suzanne Dobbinson, Melanie Wakefield
1Problem Gambling Research and Treatment Centre, University of Melbourne, Victoria.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
|July 24, 2010
Summary
Solarium use is low in Australia but highest among young women. Data shows a downward trend, offering insights for upcoming industry regulations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Dermatology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Solarium use poses significant health risks, including increased skin cancer likelihood.
- Understanding tanning bed usage patterns is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of solarium (tanning bed) use in Australian adolescents and adults.
- To identify demographic and attitudinal factors associated with solarium use.
Main Methods:
- National surveys of 11,509 Australians (adolescents 12-17, adults 18-69) were conducted in 2003/04 and 2006/07.
- Self-reported solarium usage data was collected using equivalent methodologies across survey periods.
Main Results:
- In 2006/07, 10.6% of adults and 2.5% of adolescents reported ever using a solarium.
- Young adult women (18-44) showed the highest prevalence of use.
- A significant reduction in adult solarium use was observed between 2003/04 and 2006/07.
Conclusions:
- Solarium use in Australia is declining, particularly among adults.
- Young adult women remain the primary users, highlighting a target demographic for prevention efforts.
- Findings support monitoring the impact of regulatory changes on the solarium industry.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:35Mutations
Mutations are changes in the sequence of DNA. These changes can occur spontaneously or they can be induced by exposure to environmental factors. Mutations can be characterized in a number of different ways: whether and how they alter the amino acid sequence of the protein, whether they occur over a small or large area of DNA, and whether they occur in somatic cells or germline cells.
Chromosomal Alterations Are Large-Scale Mutations
While point mutations are changes in a single nucleotide in...
Chromosomal Alterations Are Large-Scale Mutations
While point mutations are changes in a single nucleotide in...
01:17Radiation: Applications
The average temperature of Earth is the subject of much current discussion. Earth is in radiative contact with both the Sun and dark space; it receives almost all its energy from the radiation of the Sun and reflects some of it into outer space. Dark space is very cold, about 3 K, so Earth radiates energy into it. For instance, heat transfer occurs from soil and grasses, the rate of which can be so rapid that frost can occur on clear summer evenings, even in warm latitudes.
The average...
The average...
01:30Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when there is an abnormal growth of skin cells, usually triggered by damage to the DNA within the skin cells. It is primarily caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources like tanning beds. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, and its incidence continues to rise.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): BCC is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about 80% of cases. It typically develops in...
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): BCC is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about 80% of cases. It typically develops in...
01:23Role of Skin in Vitamin D Synthesis
The skin plays a crucial role in the synthesis of vitamin D, a vital nutrient for various physiological processes in the body. Vitamin D is unique because it can be synthesized in the skin through a series of chemical reactions triggered by exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from sunlight.
The solar UV B rays (290-315 nm) are absorbed by the skin, and 7-dehydrocholesterol (provitamin D3) photolyzes it to previtamin D3, which undergoes a rapid transformation to vitamin D3(cholecalciferol).
The solar UV B rays (290-315 nm) are absorbed by the skin, and 7-dehydrocholesterol (provitamin D3) photolyzes it to previtamin D3, which undergoes a rapid transformation to vitamin D3(cholecalciferol).
02:00Photoreceptors and Plant Responses to Light
Light plays a significant role in regulating the growth and development of plants. In addition to providing energy for photosynthesis, light provides other important cues to regulate a range of developmental and physiological responses in plants.
01:16What is Climate?
Climate refers to the prevailing weather conditions in a specific area over an extended period. As the saying goes, “Climate is what you expect. Weather is what you get.” Climate is influenced by geographic factors, such as latitude, terrain, and proximity to bodies of water.