Title: Sun exposure habits, sun protection practices, knowledge and attitudes of andalusian teenagers
Abstract: A history of sunburn and cumulative sun exposure during childhood and adolescence are the most important risk factors for the development of skin cancer. Nevertheless, 85% of the cases of skin cancer could be prevented by reducing sun exposure, particularly during adolescence. In fact, persons in this age group have now increased their sun exposure practices, motivated by the desire for a suntan, and the fact that they spend more time outdoors, have a poor perception of the risk of developing skin cancer, and the lack of parental control. Skin cancer prevention campaigns aim to improve sun protection habits, and reduce sunburns and incidence of skin cancer. In this work, we do a summary about the most significant findings on the sun exposure habits, sun protection practices, attitudes and risk behaviors of adolescents, as well as, educational interventions that have been carried out in Andalusia and the future prospects.