Do you know what broad spectrum means? What about SPF? No need to be ashamed if you can't answer those questions, because you're not alone.
In a survey of 114 people, a mere 7 percent knew that "broad spectrum" on a sunblock label means it defends against early aging.
And only 23 percent understood the SPF, or sun protection factor, signifies the level of protection against sunburns. The findings suggest that despite recent efforts by the Food and Drug Administration to clarify sunscreen labels, they remain a mystery to many.
"There are hundreds of options when [people] go in front of an aisle, so it's hard to know what's best," says Roopal Kundu, a dermatologist at Northwestern University who led the study. It was published Wednesday in JAMA Dermatology.
But a large portion of those surveyed had a family member with skin cancer — and they still lacked understanding. "I thought they would be more knowledgeable," Kundu told Shots.
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3 comments:
"I thought they would be more knowledgeable,"...
People are always over estimating the intelligence of the American public. Don't they know most people don't even bother reading all those labels the government keeps requiring. Even if they do read the label 35% of the people don't understand what they are reading.
People are just stupid.
People keep getting sunburned and still go out the next time without any sunscreen. You would think the last time would make them buy it and put it on.
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