ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaStartling study suggests fewer Canadians are using sunscreen, with youth the most likely to burn1 hour agoDuration 7:111 hour agoNewsDuration 7:11Despite years of public health messaging, Canadians are spending more time in the sun than ever while using less sun protection. A recent study shows many young adults in particular are not reaching for sunscreen — and are much more likely to end up sunburned. CBC’s Louise Martin spoke to Dr. Ivan Litvinov, the senior study author and an associate professor of dermatology at McGill University.Related Stories Canadians spend billions on cosmetics each year, but dermatologists say only a fraction of products are needed Hotter-than-normal summer forecast in most of Canada ‘Sephora kids’ are using anti-aging creams. A new study says harms aren’t just skin deep Vaccination rates are slipping around the world. Canada isn’t immune, says new study Following his own skin cancer diagnosis, this B.C. man is now working to keep others safe from UV raysMore from NewsVideo4:14Jonathan Toews returning from hiatus to play for Winnipeg JetsCBC News 3 minutes agoVideo3:26Trump ceasing Canada trade talks an attempt to ‘twist arms’ to U.S. interests: political scientist BC Today 7 minutes agoVideo10:10North Vancouver mayor talks about life as a public official after explosion at MLA’s officeOn The Coast 10 minutes agoVideo10:18Book details how mountaineers attempted to scale B.C.’s tallest peak in the 1930sOn The Coast 13 minutes agoVideo2:03What the Calgary Stampede reveals about the economyThe National 33 minutes agoTrending NowVideo1:16#TheMoment a dog and seal pup met on a Quebec beachThe National July 3Video1:10Meteotsunami-like wave caught on video near Thunder Bay, Ont.June 26Video1:33‘Impossible’ to make Canada the 51st state: Ryan ReynoldsThe National July 1Video1:25Prada’s sandal scandal, explainedJuly 2Video0:38Did you know k.d. Lang is credited on this iconic rock band’s song?July 2now
Startling study suggests fewer Canadians are using sunscreen, with youth the most likely to burn
