Prevalence and determinants of sunburn in Queensland

C Rogers; M Kvaskoff; Tracey Di Sipio; D Youlden; D Whiteman; E Eakin; Philippa H Youl; J Aitken; L Fritschi

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Prevalence and determinants of sunburn in Queensland

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Prevalence and determinants of sunburn in Queensland

C Rogers, M Kvaskoff, Tracey Di Sipio, D Youlden, D Whiteman, E Eakin, Philippa H Youl, J Aitken and L Fritschi

Health Promotion Journal of Australia, Vol.20(2), pp.102-106

2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/he09102

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sunburn

risk factors

Australia

Australia records the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. In response to this, public education campaigns have incorporated messages about reducing sun exposure and avoiding sunburn. This study sought to describe the prevalence of and factors associated with sunburn in Queensland residents. Methods: The Queensland Cancer Risk Study was a population-based, cross-sectional survey of 9,298 respondents conducted via computer-assisted telephone interview during 2004. Sunburn prevalence and its association with socio-demographics and skin cancer risk variables were examined. Results: More than two-thirds (70.4%) of respondents reported at least one episode of sunburn in the past 12 months, and one in 10 respondents reported at least one episode of severe sunburn in the past 12 months. Experiences of sunburn on two or more occasions were reported more frequently by males than females (57.6% versus 46.5%, p&0.001), and by nearly two-thirds (65.8%) of those aged 20-39 years compared to 48.0% of 40-59 year olds, and 26.7% of 60-75 year olds (p&0.001). Episodes of sunburn were strongly associated with being male (OR=2.20 95%CI 1.84-2.63) and being aged 20 to 39 years compared to 60 to 75 years (OR=9.79, 95%CI=7.66-12.50). Conclusions: Sunburn rhighly prevalent among Queensland residents particularly among men and in the younger age groups.

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Title: Prevalence and determinants of sunburn in Queensland
Authors: C Rogers (Author) - Cancer Council Queensland
M Kvaskoff (Author) - Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Tracey Di Sipio (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
D Youlden (Author) - Cancer Council Queensland
D Whiteman (Author) - Queensland Institute of Medical Research
E Eakin (Author) - University of Queensland
Philippa H Youl (Author) - Cancer Council Queensland
J Aitken (Author) - Cancer Council Queensland
L Fritschi (Author) - Australian Institute for Medical Research
Publication details: Health Promotion Journal of Australia, Vol.20(2), pp.102-106
Publisher: C S I R O Publishing
Date published: 2009
DOI: 10.1071/he09102
ISSN: 1036-1073; 1036-1073
Copyright note: © Australian Health Promotion Association. Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission.
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451020202621
Output Type: Journal article
Research Statement: false

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