Contrary to popular belief, 80 percent of a person's lifetime sun exposure is not acquired before age 18; only about 23 percent of lifetime exposure occurs by age 18.8.
Lifetime UV Exposure in the United States | |
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Ages | Average Accumulated Exposure* |
1-18 | 22.73 percent |
19-40 | 46.53 percent |
41-59 | 73.7 percent |
60-78 | 100 percent |
*Based on a 78-year lifespan
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