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Summary Table: Prevention – Sun Protection
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Only one measure per topic is displayed in the summary table. A complete set of measures, where they exist, can be found in the report.
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solid green - headed in the right direction |
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dotted red - headed in the wrong direction |
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dashed black - stable
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Sun Protection
1992-2005 |
| Measure |
Percentage of adults aged 18 years and older who reported that they practice usually or all the time at least one of three sun protection behaviors (use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, or seek shade) when they go outside on a warm sunny day for more than 1 hour. |
| Trend |
Falling, then rising, then stable, then falling
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| Desired direction |
Rising  |
| Most recent estimate |
In 2003, 56 percent of adults said they usually practice at least one of three sun protection behaviors. |
| Healthy People 2010 target |
Increase to 75 percent the proportion of adults who are very likely to use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, wear protective clothing, or seek shade. |
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