Conor Stewart
Research expert covering health & pharmaceuticals in the UK & Europe
Get in touch with us now| Characteristic | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| I use sunscreen | 57% | 74% |
| I wear a hat | 33% | 28% |
| Where practical I stay in the shade | 18% | 24% |
| I cover up (long sleeves) | 21% | 21% |
| I avoid the midday sun | 13% | 23% |
| I never go out in the sun | 7% | 11% |
| I check my skin regularly | 4% | 6% |
| No protective measures taken | 21% | 9% |
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Release date
March 2014
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Region
United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
Survey time period
April 2012 to March 2013
Number of respondents
3,664*
Age group
16 years and older
Special properties
nationally and regionally representative sample
Method of interview
Computer-assisted personal interviews (CAPI)
Supplementary notes
Weighted base:
n (male)= 1,486
n (female)= 2,178
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