Sunscreen use and usefulness in African-Americans.
Sunscreen use in the African-American population is much less than in Caucasians. Its use in African-Americans varies based on factors such as sex, age, skin type, socioeconomic status, occupation, aesthetic issues, and medical conditions. In order to investigate sunscreen usage and awareness among African-Americans, a questionnaire survey was conducted in a primary care office setting located in a beach community of Queens, New York. This article will review some of the issues, attitudes, and beliefs regarding sunscreen use within the African-American community with data compiled from the survey and a literature search.
Briley
James J
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Department of Osteopathic Medicine Dermatology Residency Program, St. John's Episcopal Hospital, South Shore, Far Rockaway, NY 11691, USA. JJBJR70@aol.com
Lynfield
Yelva L
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Chavda
Krina
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017723:Drug Utilization Review / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009518:New York; D013471:Sunburn / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D013473:Sunscreening Agents