Weekend Adult Sunburn Rate by State/Territory in 2016-17
NSW - 17 % (881,000 people)
VIC - 16% (671,000 people)
QLD - 16% (518,000 people)
SA - 17% (194,000 people)
WA - 15% (216,000 people)
TAS - 21% (71,000 people)
NT - 25% (43,000 people)
ACT 19% (53,000 people)
Weekend Sun Protection Behaviour
- 49 per cent wear a hat, cap or visor, down from 44 per cent last survey
- 42 per cent wear sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher), up from 37 per cent
- 17 per cent wear 3/4 length or long-sleeved top, down from 19 per cent
- 36 per cent wear 3/4 length or long leg cover, down from 39 per cent
- 61 per cent wear sunglasses, remains steady
- 26 per cent seek shade, down from 28 per cent
(Source: Cancer Council National Sun Protection Survey 2016-17)
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