title: Evolution of sun-protection measures for children.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The prevention of melanoma can be significantly improved by targeting information directly towards the subpopulation of children and, as a means to achieve it, towards young parents.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The objective of this analysis was to determine the evolution over time of the sun-protection measures adopted by parents for their young children.
  
  
  METHODS
  The Edifice Melanoma survey was based on telephone interviews of a representative sample of 1502 subjects aged ≥18 years. This particular analysis focuses on 864 adults whose children are exposed to the sun for more than 10 days a year. We compared the characteristics and attitudes of two sub-groups of parents with regard to sun protection of young children: current-day behaviour of parents with children <15 years and behaviour in the past of parents whose children are now ≥15 years.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Present-day parents are more likely than those of previous generations to systematically or often use hats (96% vs. 90%, P < 0.01), protective clothes (92% vs. 84%, P < 0.01), sunscreen (89% vs. 80%, P < 0.01) and sunglasses (63% vs. 44%, P < 0.01) for their children. Systematic application of sunscreen is also more frequent today than several years ago as reported by 81% of present-day parents vs. 74% of those in the past (P < 0.05). Cream is reapplied every 2 h by 41% of present-day parents, compared to 33%, in the past (P < 0.05).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The attitude of parents towards sun protection for their children has improved over the past decade.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris Diderot University, Inserm U976, Paris, France.
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authors: C
authors: Lebbé
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Robert
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authors: S
authors: Ricard
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authors: Sassolas
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authors: F
authors: Grange
authors: P
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authors: Saiag
authors: C
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authors: Lhomel
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authors: Mortier
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D010290:Parents; D011481:Protective Clothing; D013472:Sunlight; D013473:Sunscreening Agents
chemical_list: D013473:Sunscreening Agents