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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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green - headed in the right direction |
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red - headed in the wrong direction |
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black - stable or non-significant change (NSC) |
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blue - Healthy People 2010 target |
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Sun protection
1992–2008 |
| Measure |
Percentage of adults aged 18 years and older who reported that they usually or always practice at least one of three sun protection behaviors (using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, or seeking shade) when going outside on a warm sunny day for more than 1 hour. |
| Recent summary trend* |
Falling
2003–2008 |
| Desired direction |
Rising  |
| Trend details |
Falling, then rising, then stable, then falling, then rising
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| Most recent estimate |
In 2008, 57.6 percent of adults said they usually or always protect themselves from the sun by practicing 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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