Sunburn and sun-protective behaviors among adults with and without previous nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC): A population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with previous nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) are at increased risk for subsequent skin cancer, and should therefore limit ultraviolet exposure.

Objective

We sought to determine whether individuals with previous NMSC engage in better sun protection than those with no skin cancer history.

Methods

We pooled self-reported data (2005 and 2010 National Health Interview Surveys) from US non-Hispanic white adults (758 with and 34,161 without previous NMSC). We calculated adjusted prevalence odds ratios (aPOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI), taking into account the complex survey design.

Results

Individuals with previous NMSC versus no history of NMSC had higher rates of frequent use of shade (44.3% vs 27.0%; aPOR 1.41; 95% CI 1.16-1.71), long

SUBMITTER: Fischer AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4958558 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature