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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Young Teens Who Use Sunscreen
State: Hawaii
Measurement Period: 2021
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This indicator shows the percent of public school students in grades 6-8 who mostly or always use sunscreen when they are outside on a sunny day for more than 1 hour.
Why is this important?
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer and the most diagnosed cancer among 25-29 year olds in the US. The primary modifiable risk factor for skin cancer is excess exposure ultraviolet (UV) rays. Sun damage adds up over time, so it is important to protect skin early. Practicing sun safety (using hats, sunglasses, protective clothing and SPF 15 or higher sunscreen) and avoiding indoor tanning can lower the risk of skin cancer.
State: Hawaii
13.9%
Source:
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: March 2023
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: March 2023
Compared to
Technical note: Values are not shown where the total unweighted response count is less than 100.
Graph Selections
No significant difference with the overall value
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Data Source
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Cancer, Health / Adolescent Health, Health Behaviors, Teens