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Leeds Grenville and Lanark
Sun Safety -
% of adults 18 yrs and over who always
or often practice protection behaviours
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% of adults 18 yrs
and over who always or often practice protection behaviours |
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Behaviours |
%Male
(95% C.I.)
(n234) |
%Female
(95%
C.I.)
(n272) |
%Total
(95%
C.I.)
(n506) |
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Avoiding sun between 1:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. |
29.5
(23.7 - 35.3) |
41.9
(36.0 - 47.8) |
36.2
(32.0 - 40.4) |
| Wears
sunglasses with UV protection when in the sun. |
55.3
(48.9 - 61.71) |
60.4
(54.6 - 66.2) |
58.1
(53.8 - 62.4) |
| Wears
protective clothing, including a hat when in the sun. |
62.4
(56.2 - 68.6) |
34.6
(28.9 - 40.3) |
47.4
(43.0 - 51.8) |
| Use
sunscreen. |
30.2
(24.3 - 36.1) |
43.2
(37.3 - 49.1) |
37.2
(33.0 - 41.4) |
Source: Ontario Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System 2003.
Data Collection Period: May - September 2003
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