Submitting Author(s)

John Sauer, Rowan UniversityFollow

DEI/Health Equity

1

Date of Presentation

5-2-2024 12:00 AM

College

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

This research examines the pivotal connection between sunscreen affordability and its impact on skin cancer prevalence, especially in low-income communities. Despite universal dermatological recommendations for daily sunscreen use, stringent criteria contribute to elevated prices, averaging around $10 for a 6 oz unit. This financial strain is compounded for families adhering to recommended application rates, leading to significant economic burdens. Outdoor laborers, less likely to follow guidelines, face heightened risks. Government programs' excluding sunscreen costs further exacerbate challenges for low-income communities, contributing to increased skin cancer incidence. This review aims to establish a correlation between sunscreen cost and skin cancer rates, emphasizing the potential to prevent deadly cancers and mitigate post-diagnosis financial burdens. The research methodology involves a systemic review, analyzing sunscreen usage patterns, and correlating them with skin cancer incidence, independent of racial factors. The ultimate goal is to collaborate on strategies for affordable sunscreen access and community education, contributing to a tangible reduction in skin cancer instances in low-income communities.

Keywords

Skin Cancer, Skin Neoplasms, Health Equity, Healthcare Inequities, Sunscreen, Sunscreening Agents, Affordability, Low-Income Communities, Socioeconomic Factors, Economic Factors, Low-Income Population

Disciplines

Chemicals and Drugs | Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Dermatology | Health Economics | Medical Humanities | Medicine and Health | Medicine and Health Sciences | Neoplasms | Oncology | Patient Safety | Pharmaceutical Preparations | Preventive Medicine | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Document Type

Poster

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May 2nd, 12:00 AM

Sunscreen Cost and Its Effect on Skin Cancer in Low-Income Communities: A Systemic Review

This research examines the pivotal connection between sunscreen affordability and its impact on skin cancer prevalence, especially in low-income communities. Despite universal dermatological recommendations for daily sunscreen use, stringent criteria contribute to elevated prices, averaging around $10 for a 6 oz unit. This financial strain is compounded for families adhering to recommended application rates, leading to significant economic burdens. Outdoor laborers, less likely to follow guidelines, face heightened risks. Government programs' excluding sunscreen costs further exacerbate challenges for low-income communities, contributing to increased skin cancer incidence. This review aims to establish a correlation between sunscreen cost and skin cancer rates, emphasizing the potential to prevent deadly cancers and mitigate post-diagnosis financial burdens. The research methodology involves a systemic review, analyzing sunscreen usage patterns, and correlating them with skin cancer incidence, independent of racial factors. The ultimate goal is to collaborate on strategies for affordable sunscreen access and community education, contributing to a tangible reduction in skin cancer instances in low-income communities.

 

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