Prevalence of sunless tanning product use and related behaviors among adults in the United States: results from a national survey

Jo Ellen Stryker; Amy L Yaroch; Richard P Moser; Audie Atienza; Karen Glanz

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2006.08.051

Prevalence of sunless tanning product use and related behaviors among adults in the United States: results from a national survey

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007 Mar;56(3):387-90. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2006.08.051. Epub 2006 Oct 20.

Authors

Jo Ellen Stryker¹, Amy L Yaroch, Richard P Moser, Audie Atienza, Karen Glanz

Affiliation

¹ Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 17097362
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2006.08.051

Abstract

Little is known about the use of sunless tanning products in the United States. This report describes the prevalence and correlates of sunless tanning use, comparing exclusive sunless tanners, exclusive indoor tanners, both sunless and indoor tanners, and non-tanners with respect to sociodemographic and sun protection behaviors.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Beauty Culture / statistics & numerical data
Cosmetic Techniques / statistics & numerical data*
Cosmetics / pharmacology*
Data Collection
Demography
Female
Health Behavior*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Protective Clothing / statistics & numerical data
Radiation Protection / methods
Skin Pigmentation / drug effects*
Socioeconomic Factors
Sunscreening Agents / pharmacology
United States

Substances

Cosmetics
Sunscreening Agents