Systematic review of factors influencing sunburn from population-based studies
- VernacularTitle:基于人群晒伤影响因素研究的系统综述
- Author:
Quanquan GONG
1
;
Lianke XIE
1
;
Yanjun DONG
2
;
Xiaowen LIU
2
;
Beini YANG
2
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: population-based study; sunburn; influencing factor; systematic review; ultraviolet radiation; primary prevention
- From: Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2023;40(1):101-106
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Sunburn is an acute phototoxic reaction caused by excessive exposure of skin to solar ultravilet (UV) or artificial UV light sources. Studies show that sunburn is common in the general population, so that associated financial burden cannot be ignored. Meanwhile, sunburn at any age increases the risk of melanoma. Only by clarifying the influencing factors of sunburn can precise preventive measures be formulated. Although many studies have been conducted on the influencing factors of sunburn worldwide, there are great heterogeneity in reported influencing factors. In this paper, by means of systematic review, factors affecting sunburn were sorted out and summarized from four aspects, including demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, photosensitive phenotypes, UV-related environmental factors, and sun protection knowledge, attitude & behavior. Combined with population characteristics and data availability in China, our review provided reference for subsequent research and development of precise prevention and control strategies.
