SHOCKING "BURN UK" SUN SURVEY RESULTS

A few weeks ago Teenage Cancer Trust conducted a survey of 1000 13-17-year-olds about their attitudes to sun safety. The results are now in and there are some very surprising statistics...


41% of teenagers NEVER wear suncream when in the UK!


75% of UK teenagers admitted to having burnt in hot weather


80% admitted to not wearing suncream every time they are exposed to the sun


33% were not aware that prolonged exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer


48% were unsure of what factor suncream they should be using


76% in Northern Ireland and 60% the North East of England were clueless about what factor to wear


65% in the South West correctly stated that you should always wear factor 15 or above


12% of boys admitted to NEVER using suncream at all compared to 7% of girls


18% of UK teenagers are unsure about the dangers of sun beds