Poll: Do you wear sun cream in Ireland?

Irish people are more susceptible to skin cancer – are we protecting ourselves?

By Michelle Hennessy Thursday 14 Jul 2016, 9:09 AM

Jul 14th 2016, 9:09 AM 21,219 Views 56 Comments

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Image: sun cream image via Shutterstock

Image: sun cream image via Shutterstock

A SKIN CANCER index has revealed Ireland ranks high globally in terms of susceptibility to melanoma.

Three out of four people in Ireland have the type of skin that either burns before it goes brown or burns without tanning at all. Experts have said sun protection should be worn even on cloudy days.

So we want to know: Do you wear sun cream in Ireland?

Poll Results:

Only when it's sunny (7543)

No, never (3396)

Yes, regularly (2083)

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Poll: Do you wear sun cream in Ireland?