Factors associated with sunbed use among 3692 outpatients in 18 centers of the Italian Cancer League (LILT)

Abstract Indoor tanning is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer. Nonetheless, its use is still widespread. We aimed to investigate the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of sunbed users in a group of participants in the skin cancer prevention campaign organized by the Italian...

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Autores principales: Simona Mastroeni, Francesca Sampogna, Nidia Melo Salcedo, Francesco Ricci, Luca Fania, Flaminia Antonelli, Damiano Abeni, Mario Cristofolini
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/6b468c257f884c0e9ceb147cea06b7c1
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Sumario:Abstract Indoor tanning is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer. Nonetheless, its use is still widespread. We aimed to investigate the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of sunbed users in a group of participants in the skin cancer prevention campaign organized by the Italian Cancer League (LILT). During almost 2 years, 4409 individuals were screened in 18 centers. Participants reported having used sunbeds before the age of 15 years in 2.2% of cases, while after age 15 the prevalence of use was 22.2%. Participants with complete information were 3692. Sunbed users aged > 15 years were significantly more frequently females, young, living in Northern Italy, highly educated, and current or former smokers. They had darker phototype, more common nevi, had used sunbeds more frequently before the age of 15, reported a history of sunburns, and use of sunscreens. Indoor tanning is an important public health issue and a relevant target for primary prevention. However, not all countries have adopted the recommendations issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) on health risks associated with artificial tanning. A deeper insight into the topic may contribute to identify the best prevention strategies.