You may know a lot of about the risks associated with UV exposure, but what about those around you? Well, if you’re in Hartford, Connecticut, Salt Lake City, Utah, or Denver, Colorado, you’re surrounded by a sun-smart community. If you live in Cleveland, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois, or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, however, there’s a lot of learning to be done.
The American Academy of Dermatology polled thousands of people across the county to determine which areas are the most skin-cancer-aware, finding that Hartford, Salt Lake City and Denver scored well above average on true-false statements such as “Some UV rays are safe for skin” and “I look healthier with a tan.” Pittsburgh, Chicago and Cleveland scored well below average.
“One common thread we found encouraging is that the majority of people polled expressed concern about skin cancer and had awareness of the importance of proper sun protection,” said AAD president William D. James, MD, FAAD. “However, we found that people’s behaviors did not always correlate with their concerns.”
Find out where your nearest city ranks with the full list below:
1. Hartford
2. Salt Lake City
3. Denver
4. Tampa
5. Boston
6. Phoenix
7. Atlanta
8. Philadelphia
9. Portland
10. Baltimore
11. Dallas
12. Houston
13. Miami
14. San Francisco
15. Washington, DC
16. Detroit
17. San Diego
18. Cincinnati
19. New York City
20. Minneapolis
21. St. Louis
22. Los Angeles
23. Seattle
24. Cleveland
25. Chicago
26. Pittsburgh
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