Table 5.

Summary of reasons for using tanning beds or sunlamps among the studies reviewed

	Overall % (N)	Range (Minimum, Maximum)
… aesthetics*	52.5% (9)	(30.0%, 92.0%)
… relaxation	50.5% (7)	(11.8%, 74.6%)
… vacation preparation	41.7% (6)	(19.0%, 61.0%)
… happiness or lifted spirits	40.1% (2)	(14.0%, 51.0%)
… to gain a protective base	32.6% (3)	(15.0%, 54.7%)
… influenced by friends	26.1% (4)	(7.3%, 60.0%)
… feel healthy	17.3% (2)	(10.8%, 29.0%)
… self-confidence	14.3% (2)	(11.7%, 20.0%)
… treatment of medical or skin condition	4.9% (5)	(1.0%, 15.0%)
… to avoid the sun	1.7% (2)	(1.0%, 6.8%)

N = number of studies

^*Aesthetics includes to look or feel better and an improved appearance.