Table IV.

Exposure frequency of the sun and reason of exposition.

Exposure frequency	No. of participants	%
Very rarely/rarely	31	6.00
Sometimes	167	32.3
Frequently/very frequently	319	61.7
I expose myself to the sun, during recreational activities
No	77	14.9
Yes	440	85.1
I expose myself to the sun, because I want to tan
No		48.7
Yes		51.2
I expose myself to the sun, because this is good for my health
No	326	63.1
Yes	191	36.9
Sun protection, I do not protect myself against the sun
No	429	83.00
Yes	88	17.00
I do not use sunscreen because I want to tan
No	412	79.7
Yes	105	20.3
I do not use sunscreen because I do not like the texture, color…
No	406	79.7
Yes	111	20.3
I do not use sunscreen because I am afraid of the ingredients
No	481	93.00
Yes	36	7.00
I do not use sunscreen because I want to protect the environment
No	492	95.2
Yes	25	4.8
Is there sufficient information about the dangers of the sun
Yes, we are very well informed	101	19.5
There is information but not a lot	211	40.8
Not enough information, we need more	185	35.8
I do not want more information	20	3.9