A study on the behavior of the population regarding sun exposure and photoprotection, with focus on Italy, Spain and Portugal, examined the behaviors, habits, perceptions of the population regarding sun radiation and skin protection. Was conducted by Cantabria Labs in Cooper, busy for eight years to collect data that has finally made it known with the IX Helioca Observatory. In 2017, the first study on “sun exposure habits” was conducted and from that moment on, information relating to over 45,000 people were collected and processed.
The study field recently understood all of southern Europe and men and women in Italy, Spain and Portugal were interviewed, creating a comparison of the exposure habits to the sun in the three countries. THE’Helioca Observatory by Cantabria Labs thus noted that, Although the general culture on sun protection is improving, there is still a lot to do in the field of dissemination.
The general perception is that tanning means beauty
What worries most in the three countries is that between 20% and 30% of people still think that tanning is beauty or even something greeting. In Italy, 44% of interviewees thinks in Italy. However, the positive figure is that most users He chooses to buy a solar product based on the recommendations of dermatologists and pharmacists.
It is a given that it strengthens the idea that health professionals must also promote awareness among the populationboth on the skin damage caused by solar radiation, and on the promotion of preventive behaviors based on dermatological consultancy and the importance of correct use of solar products.
1,667 people responded to the survey, with an average age of 46 participants.
To the question the “tanning is synonymous with” … 28% responded beauty and 16% something health, only 30% skin damage and 24% aging.
The awareness that the protection is good for the skin must be increased
Alone 15% use sun protection all year rounda fact that descends further among men and younger men. 96 % know that bad habits can lead to skin cancer, but that blue light can damage the skin only 53 % of the interviewees. Another interesting fact is that 28% of respondents are advised by the dermatologist for the protection to be used.
In Italy it is the 93% who declare that they use sun protectionbut only the 46% choose a SPF50 or higher.
55% know that exposure to the sun causes skin aging and 28% who are responsible in moderately, 46% use protection with SPF50, also 44% apply it before leaving the house, but 85% in specific moments such as holidays or if practicing outdoor sports. Only 15% use it all year round, good habit that should be widespread as much as possible. The inattention to the sun exposure is confirmed by 17% of the interviewees who admits that they use products for the sun protection of previous seasons.
The reasons why sun protection is used are mainly linked to the preventing wrinkles or spots, 23% of Italians say it. While 36% use it only to avoid burning. A healthier approach was detected in 41 % that uses it to prevent skin problems, such as skin tumors, allergies or sensitivity to the sun. But only 9% have a more complete routine and knows and takes solar supplements for photoprotection.
Vitamin D is the superhero that everyone will
On a global level 47% use vitamin D supplements, a percentage that rises to 55% among women and drops to 35% among men, although in both cases it is not a negative fact. This relates to the fact that desire is to maintain vitamin D levels optimal and therefore take supplements with this ingredient. Italy is the country where they take more.
In Italy, even if 47 % have been due to the dermatologist for 2 years, 67 % know the ABCDE rule (asymmetry, irregular edges, dysomogeneous color, dimensions> 6 mm, quick evolution), a simple recognition tool of the Rpesence of in which can be problematic, used by doctors for the early diagnosis of melanoma and to sensitize the population on the theme.
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Source: Vanity Fair
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