A population-based survey of sun lamp and tanning parlor use in New York State, 1990

Lillquist, Patricia P.; Baptiste, Mark S.; Witzigman, Melissa A.; Nasca, Philip C.

doi:10.1016/s0190-9622(09)80016-9

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“…Given the increased risk of skin cancer (and particularly malignant melanoma) associated with sun lamp use (Walter et al, 1990), these relatively high numbers are potentially disturbing. In a recent population-based survey of sun lamp use in New York State, a figure of 21.5% was reported for this behavior (Lillquist et al, 1994). This Southern Appalachian undergraduate sample is reporting sunlamp use at more than two and one half times this rate.…”

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Predictors of sunbathing and sunscreen use in college undergraduates

1996

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Sunbathing and sunscreen use, as well as related intentions, attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge, were assessed in 90 Southern Appalachian undergraduates. A large majority (75%) reported sunbathing, with more than half reporting sun lamp use. A slight majority (56.7%) reported some use of sunscreen. Subjects reporting an intention to tan spent more time sunbathing, both outside and under a sun lamp. Individuals reporting a sun protection intention had lighter tans and spent less time sunbathing. Sunbathing was predicted by perceptions of sunbathing as relaxing, while sun lamp use was predicted by more positive views of suntans. Sunscreen use was predicted by more positive sun protection attitudes and less negative sunscreen attitudes.

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Predictors of sunbathing and sunscreen use in college undergraduates

1996

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“…Nevertheless tanning beds remain popular among female adolescents [12][13][14][15][16][17]. Reported reasons for using tanning beds include the desire to improve appearance [5,[18][19][20][21], to aid relaxation [16,17], to increase self-esteem [22] and to develop a 'base tan' prior to holidays in sunny locales [3,23].…”

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“…Reported reasons for using tanning beds include the desire to improve appearance [5,[18][19][20][21], to aid relaxation [16,17], to increase self-esteem [22] and to develop a 'base tan' prior to holidays in sunny locales [3,23]. Among female adolescents, the desire to improve appearance is a strong motivational factor to engage in a range of health-risk behaviors that includes maladaptive weight control behaviors [24,25], smoking [26] and deliberate tanning [23].…”

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Frequent Tanning Bed Use, Weight Concerns, and Other Health Risk Behaviors in Adolescent Females (United States)

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“…4 Women and young people (16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34) years old) were significantly more likely to use such devices and to use them regularly. [5][6][7][8][9] People who patronize these facilities vary widely in their behavior, but 10% or more have more than 20 hours of exposure per year. 8 Tanning operations are poorly regulated, and existing regulations and recommendations are frequently ignored.…”

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