Objectives. To describe the association of sunscreen use, sunburning, and tanning bed use
by age, sex, residence, and psychosocial variables associated with tan-seeking behaviors …

BACKGROUND. Sun exposure in childhood is an important risk factor for developing skin
cancer as an adult. Despite extensive efforts to reduce sun exposure among the young …

Objective. Epidemiologic evidence suggests that ultraviolet radiation (UVR), from sun
exposure and sunburns during early life, is associated with increased risk of melanoma and …

A survey of 220 adolescents attending a multiphysician pediatric office in Virginia was
conducted to determine the frequency with which they used sunscreens. Eight-one percent …

BACKGROUND: Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (from solar and nonsolar sources) is a risk
factor for skin cancer. OBJECTIVE: We sought to summarize recent estimates on sunburns …

Background Indoor tanning is a popular behavior that may increase skin cancer risk.
Objective To examine characteristics associated with use or intention to use indoor tanning …

PURPOSE: Exposure to ultraviolet radiation and a history of sunburn in childhood contribute
to risk of skin cancer in adolescence and in adulthood, but many adolescents continue to …

Background: Because an estimated 50% to 80% of the skin's lifetime sun damage is thought
to occur in childhood and adolescence, it is during these critical periods that intense …

Background. Tanning parlors have become common in the United States. Artificial ultraviolet
radiation exposure from this source may be harmful and may increase the risk of melanoma …

Background. Extensive print, radio, and television coverage about the dangers of sun
exposure and benefits of sun protection occurred over the past decade. Illinois teen …