Common misconceptions, like not needing sunscreen on cloudy days or indoors, are leading to generational divide in sun protection.
A recent survey reveals that baby boomers are significantly lagging behind younger generations in their idea of sun protection.Despite growing awareness of the dangers of UV exposure, the older generation's reluctance to adopt daily sunscreen use remains a generational habit.The survey was commissioned by the Melanoma Research Alliance and administered by Talker Research, who spoke to 2,000 Americans about their sun care between Aug. 3 and August 8.
One of the most troubling findings of the survey is that baby boomers are more likely to forego sunscreen altogether after Labor Day , falsely believing that the cooler weather and shorter days reduce the risk of sun damage.This misconception is dangerous, as UV rays, which cause the majority of skin damage, are present year-round.Residents of Southern states closer to the equator, like Florida, California, and New Mexico, will know this to be especially true.
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