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. 2021 Mar 24;157(5):1–4. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2020.5394

Table. Characteristics of Participants Interviewed to Assess the Usefulness and Recall of Active Ingredients on Sunscreen Labels by Consumers.

Characteristic No. (%)
Total No. 47 (100)
Women 32 (68)
Age, mean (SD), y 42.8 (13.6)
Sunburns in previous 12 mo, mean (SD) 2.0 (0.7)
Education
<High school 1 (2)
High school diploma 3 (7)
Some college or associate degree 3 (7)
Bachelor’s degree 21 (44)
Graduate degree 19 (41)
Label information that influences sunscreen selection
Ingredients 13 (28)
Other information 34 (72)
Most important sunscreen label information
Ingredients 5 (11)
Sun protection factor 34 (72)
Other 8 (17)