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Prevalence of sun exposure and its associated factors in southern Brazil: a population-based study / Prevalencia e fatores associados a exposicao solar no sul do Brasil: um estudo de base populacional
Duquia, Rodrigo Pereira; Menezes, Ana Maria Baptista; Almeida Jr, Hiram Larangeira de; Reichert, Felipe Fossati; Santos, Ina da Silva dos; Haack, Ricardo Lanzetta; Horta, Bernardo Lessa.
  • Duquia, Rodrigo Pereira; s.af
  • Menezes, Ana Maria Baptista; s.af
  • Almeida Jr, Hiram Larangeira de; s.af
  • Reichert, Felipe Fossati; s.af
  • Santos, Ina da Silva dos; s.af
  • Haack, Ricardo Lanzetta; s.af
  • Horta, Bernardo Lessa; s.af
An. bras. dermatol ; 88(4): 554-561, ago. 2013. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-686526
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Sunlight exposure is responsible for a large number of dermatological diseases.

OBJECTIVE:

We estimated the prevalence of sunlight exposure and its associated factors in adults from southern Brazil in a cross-sectional, population-based study.

METHODS:

We investigated a representative sample of individuals aged ≥ 20 years (n=3,136). Sunlight exposure and its associated factors were evaluated in two distinct situations at leisure time and at work. The time period investigated ranged from December 2004 to March 2005, comprising 120 days of the highest ultraviolet index in the urban area of the city of Pelotas, in southern Brazil. The participants were asked about sunlight exposure for at least 20 minutes between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. The analysis was stratified by sex, and sunlight exposure was grouped into five categories.

RESULTS:

Among the 3,136 participants, prevalence of sunlight exposure at the beach was 32.8% (95% CI, 30.3 - 35.2) and 26.3% (95% CI, 24.2 28.3) among men and women, respectively. The prevalence at work was 39.8% (95% CI, 37.2 - 42.4) among men and 10.5% (95% CI, 9.1 - 12.0) among women. Age was inversely associated with sunlight exposure. Family income and achieved schooling were positively associated with sunlight exposure at leisure time and inversely associated with sunglight exposure at work. Self-reported skin color was not associated. Knowledge of any friend or relative who has been affected by skin cancer was positively ...
RESUMO
FUNDAMENTOS A exposição solar é responsável por um grande número de doenças.

OBJETIVOS:

Nós estimamos a prevalência e fatores associados à exposição solar em adultos do sul do Brasil em um estudo transversal de base populacional.

MÉTODOS:

Uma amostra representativa de indivíduos com idade ≥ 20 anos (n=3,136). A exposição solar foi avaliada no lazer e durante o trabalho. O período de investigação foi de dezembro de 2004 a março de 2005, compreendendo os 120 dias de maior intensidade solar. Os participantes foram questionados sobre exposição solar por pelo menos 20 minutos entre as 10 as 16 hs. A análise foi estraificada por sexo e a exposição solar foi agrupada em 5 categorias.

RESULTADOS:

Entre os 3,136 participantes, a prevalência de exposição solar na praia foi de 32.8% (IC95% 30.3 - 35.2) e 26.3% (IC95% 24.2 - 28.3) entre homens e mulheres, respectivamente. A prevalência de exposição no trabalho foi de 39.8% (IC95% 37.2 - 42.4) entre homens e 10.5% (IC95% 9.1 - 12.0) entre mulheres. A idade esteve inversamente associada à exposição solar. Renda familiar e escolaridade estiveram positivamente associadas à exposição solar durante o lazer e inversamente associada durante o trabalho. A cor de pele auto referida não esteve associada. O conhecimento de qualquer amigo ou parente que tenha sido acometido por um câncer ...
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sunlight / Environmental Exposure Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2013 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sunlight / Environmental Exposure Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2013 Type: Article