Abstract

To the Editor: Intentional outdoor tanning is a common and modifiable skin cancer risk factor. 1 Morris K.L. Perna F.M. Decision tree model vs traditional measures to identify patterns of sun-protective behaviors and sun sensitivity associated with sunburn. JAMA Dermatol. 2018; 154: 897-902 Crossref PubMed Scopus (13) Google Scholar Parental and teen sun-protective behaviors have been correlated with intentional parental and teen outdoor tanning, respectively. 1 Morris K.L. Perna F.M. Decision tree model vs traditional measures to identify patterns of sun-protective behaviors and sun sensitivity associated with sunburn. JAMA Dermatol. 2018; 154: 897-902 Crossref PubMed Scopus (13) Google Scholar How the parental sun-protective behaviors influence teen outdoor tanning behaviors, and vice versa, remains unknown. Thus, we examined associations between parental sun-protective behavior with intentional outdoor tanning among teens using the Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating study.

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