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[Sunscreen use in an urban Negev population]
1Family Medicine Dept., Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheba.
Harefuah
|February 6, 1998
Summary
Sunscreen use is low in the Negev population, particularly for daily activities and children. Women, especially those with sensitive skin or red hair, are more likely to use sunscreen.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Assesses sunscreen utilization patterns within the Negev population.
- Highlights significant sun exposure levels (1-2 hours daily for two-thirds, 4+ hours for 13%).
- Examines a diverse population (1458 subjects, mean age 35.5, varied origins).
Purpose:
- To evaluate the current practices of sunscreen application in the Negev region.
- To identify demographic and behavioral factors associated with sunscreen use.
- To understand the gap between sun exposure and protective measures.
Summary:
- Low overall sunscreen usage was observed: 15% while shopping, 69% at the beach, and less than 50% for children going to school.
- Sunscreen use significantly higher in women (p < 0.000001), particularly those with sensitive skin (p < 0.0001) and red hair (p < 0.0001).
- No significant correlation found between sunscreen use and age, education, or country of birth.
Impact:
- Reveals a critical need for targeted public health interventions to promote consistent sunscreen use.
- Informs dermatologists and healthcare providers about specific population subgroups requiring focused education on sun protection.
- Provides data to guide policy development for skin cancer prevention strategies in sun-exposed regions.
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