LB1009 Sun protection behaviors among Hispanic subgroups

Introduction: The Hispanic population is rapidly growing in the United States, but grouping of these individuals into one category can obscure heterogeneity. This turn may limit our understanding sun protective behaviors among Hispanics, especially given significant variations protection practices subpopulations. We aim to explore nuances. Methods: For years 2005, 2010, and 2015, behaviors, skin cancer risk factors demographic characteristics were obtained from National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). Univariate multivariate logistic regressions utilized compare subgroups. P-values adjusted with Benjamini-Hochberg Procedure. Results: With Mexican, largest grouping, as reference category, Cubans had lower odds practicing avoidance (p = 0.008), while Puerto Ricans (PR), Cubans, C/S Americans wearing clothing 0.050, p <0.001, < 0.001, respectively). Mexican Americans, other higher unadjusted using sunscreen 0.001 for all). Mexicans Hispanics having multiple sunburns <.001 both), Dominicans (<0.001 both) sunburns. Discussion: There are important differences between risky Recognizing will allow further targeted recommendations toward specific sub-populations mitigate risks mortality.