Share of individuals who think exposing the skin to harmful UV rays* increases a person's risk of developing cancer in Europe 2019, by selected countries
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* Either from the sun or from tanning beds or solariums.
Survey question was worded by the source as: "Which, if any, of the following do you personally think increases a person's risk of getting cancer? Exposing your skin to harmful UV rays."
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Attitudes towards the cancer risk of UV rays in Europe in 2019
In 2019, a survey revealed that **** percent of British people believed that exposing skin to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can increases a person's risk of developing cancer. In comparison, less than ** percent of Germans believed that UV exposure increases cancer risk.
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Union for International Cancer Control. (February 4, 2020). Share of individuals who think exposing the skin to harmful UV rays* increases a person's risk of developing cancer in Europe 2019, by selected countries [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1095408/knowledge-of-uv-ray-cancer-risk-in-europe/
Union for International Cancer Control. "Share of individuals who think exposing the skin to harmful UV rays* increases a person's risk of developing cancer in Europe 2019, by selected countries." Chart. February 4, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1095408/knowledge-of-uv-ray-cancer-risk-in-europe/
Union for International Cancer Control. (2020). Share of individuals who think exposing the skin to harmful UV rays* increases a person's risk of developing cancer in Europe 2019, by selected countries. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 29, 2026. /statistics/1095408/knowledge-of-uv-ray-cancer-risk-in-europe/
Union for International Cancer Control. "Share of Individuals Who Think Exposing The Skin to Harmful Uv Rays* Increases a Person's Risk of Developing Cancer in Europe 2019, by Selected Countries." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 4 Feb 2020, /statistics/1095408/knowledge-of-uv-ray-cancer-risk-in-europe/
Union for International Cancer Control, Share of individuals who think exposing the skin to harmful UV rays* increases a person's risk of developing cancer in Europe 2019, by selected countries ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1095408/knowledge-of-uv-ray-cancer-risk-in-europe/ (last visited July 29, 2026)
Share of individuals who think exposing the skin to harmful UV rays* increases a person's risk of developing cancer in Europe 2019, by selected countries [Graph], Union for International Cancer Control, February 4, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1095408/knowledge-of-uv-ray-cancer-risk-in-europe/
