Table 2.
Characteristics of 5964 study participants who responded to a questionnaire on sun protection.
| Demographic Characteristics | NO. | Participants (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 2794 | 46.8 |
| Female | 3170 | 53.2 |
| Age | ||
| 20–34 | 1923 | 32.2 |
| 35–49 | 1530 | 25.7 |
| 50–60 | 2511 | 42.1 |
| Education | ||
| Low (<high school graduate) | 1767 | 29.6 |
| Middle (high school graduate) | 2146 | 36.0 |
| High (>junior college) | 2001 | 33.6 |
| N.R. | 50 | 0.8 |
| Income ($/year) | ||
| Low (<3700) | 2191 | 36.7 |
| Middle (3700–5600) | 2053 | 34.4 |
| High (>5600) | 1635 | 27.4 |
| N.R. | 85 | 1.4 |
| Skin type | ||
| I or II | 108 | 1.8 |
| III | 715 | 12.0 |
| IV | 5141 | 86.2 |
N = 5964. All percentages are weighted. N.R.: no response.