Sunburn Related to UV Radiation Exposure, Age, Sex, Occupation, and Sun Bed Use Based on Time-Stamped Personal Dosimetry and Sun Behavior Diaries

The validated sun exposure questionnaire: association of objective and subjective measures of sun exposure in a Danish population‐based sample

“…Our model shows that women are a little less likely to be sunburned, contrary to many previous results. 8,39,40 This could indicate that men underestimate or forget sunburn in long-duration data collections. The model also shows that there is a higher risk with younger age, paler skin type, increased duration of exposure and number of ambient sun hours.…”

Melanoma Epidemiology and Prevention

“…Many studies relied on self-report measures of sunburn and time in the midday sun. There is evidence that self-reports on sunburns can be valid [36,189,225], but an expert panel recommended that measures define sunburn (e.g., red and/or painful from exposure to the sun) and provide a specific recall period (e.g., past three months) [217]. Observational measures of time in the sun by colorimeter assessments of change in skin color have limitations, too (e.g., color can fade; precise amount of exposure is difficult to measure).…”

Sunscreen Use Related to UV Exposure, Age, Sex, and Occupation Based on Personal Dosimeter Readings and Sun-Exposure Behavior Diaries

“…11, 12 The aim of this study was to analyze the association between sunscreen use and age, sex, skin type, occupation, sunburn, UV exposure doses, and behavior. In addition, we intended to determine the adequate application density and sun protection factor (SPF) required to prevent sunburn.…”

“…A convenience sample of 340 volunteers from the Copenhagen area took part in the study, 14 of whom participated in all 3 seasons and 39 in 2 of the seasons, resulting in 407 sun-years (1 sun-year equals 1 subject participating during 1 summer season). 11,12 All subjects were of Scandinavian ancestry and had no history of skin disorders; 153 were male and 187 were female (mean age, 30 years; age range, 4-68 years).…”

“…Females used more sunscreen than males did but had more risk behavior without sunscreen and more sunburns. 11,12 Sunscreen use was independent of skin type, but subjects with skin type I received a significantly lower UV dose and subjects with skin type IV a significantly higher UV dose on days with sunscreen than did subjects with skin type II or III.…”