Lack of Knowledge and Misperceptions on Photoprotection among Brazilian Youngsters

• Main Authors: Marcelo de Paula Corrêa (Author), Fabrina Bolzan Martins (Author), Ana Letícia Campos Yamamoto (Author), Natana Batista Paiva (Author), Luiz Felipe Silva (Author), Reynaldo José Sant'Anna Pereira de Souza (Author), Mayara Motta Melo (Author), Clarissa Santos de Carvalho Ribeiro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Daily photoprotection (PhP) is essential in preventing harmful effects from solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure. For that reason, we interviewed students aged from 4 to 20 years old about their knowledge on sun exposure and PhP habits. Age, sex, family income, and skin phototype were statisti...