Benützungsverhalten von Solarienbesucherinnen und -besuchern in der Schweiz

Patrick Mathys, Mirjana Moser, Dominique Bressoud, Beat Gerber and Charlotte Braun-Fahrländer

International Journal of Public Health, 2002, vol. 47, issue 5, 318-329

Abstract: ¶¶ Behaviour of sunbed users in Switzerland¶ Objectives: A constant rise in the number of skin cancer cases has been observed during the last few years. An important reason for this trend is that exposure of the population to UV radiation is higher. Although natural UV radiation is the major source, exposure due to use of sunbeds must be considered from the point of view of prevention.¶ Methods: 151 sunbed users in Bern and Basel were questioned on their reasons for visiting a solarium, their behaviour when using a sunbed and their awareness of risks resulting from UV radiation.¶ Results: It was shown that young women are the most frequent sunbed users. Also, sunbeds are often used regularly, not only for cosmetic reasons but also from a desire for relaxing and well-being in the warmth and light. Although most of the persons questioned were aware of certain health risks resulting from UV radiation, this knowledge hardly influenced their behaviour. Thus, more than half the people questioned use sunbeds longer and more often than advised by international recommendations.¶ Conclusions: In view of a continuing increase in the number of skin cancer cases the improvement of preventive strategies for sunbed users is of major importance. Another urgent requirement is informing the public and increasing the general awareness of possible adverse health effects caused by UV radiation. Copyright Birkhäuser Verlag Basel, 2002

Keywords: Keywords: Ultraviolett radiation — Solaria — Sunbed — Behaviour — Attitudes. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2002
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