Juma Rahman: Factors Associated with Self-Reported Sun Exposure in a Multi-Ethnic Community Sample from New Zealand

<div>Sun exposure may have beneficial effects in humans, including cardiovascular health. However, little is known about what characteristics are related to sun exposure. We carried out a cross-sectional analysis to identify factors associated with self-reported sun exposure.</div><div>A total of 5,110 participants aged 50 to 84 years were recruited. χ2 tests showed that 60-69-year-old, males, Māori ethnic group and subjects with a secondary level of education were associated (P<0.0001) with high sun exposure (≥ 15 hours/ week). After adjustment, alcohol intake (PR 1.43 with 95% CI 1.22, 1.68), physical activity (PR 1.34 with 95% CI 1.22, 1.46), seasons (spring and summer) and skin reaction (only tan PR 1.37 with 95% CI 1.19, 1.58) were found significantly associated (P<0.0001). Subjects with lower body mass index (<25 kg/m2) reported highest levels of sun exposure.</div><div><br></div><div>This poster was uploaded for the SGS Research Showcase 2021.</div>Choose your favourite poster to win the People's Choice Award at the 2021 SGS Research Showcase: https://auckland.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Fw8Omf43pstYUu