Key statistics: Exposure to solar and artificial UVR in Canada

February 1, 2019

Access data on sun safety and tanning behaviours across Canada

Inside this UVR policy pack

• UVR policy pack: background evidence
• Evidence-informed UVR policy actions
• Key statistics: Exposure to solar and artificial in Canada
• Public perceptions of the issue of exposure to UVR and cancer
• Economic evidence to support UVR policy
• Indicators to measure progress on ultraviolet radiation policy

Key statistics

Canadians (aged 12+) sun safety behaviour in the summer months (2016 reporting year)

Looking at data from 2016 this map offers a snapshot of how many Canadians aged 12 and over report spending 4-6 hours in the sun and seeking shade after 30 minutes or more in the sun over the summer months in five provinces across Canada (New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan). This data is presented in a map of ultraviolet radiation zones across the country, measured in Joules per metres squared, from June through August between the years of 1980 through 1990.

Data table

NOTES

Data Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey.
Data available for NB, QC, ON, MB and SK in 2016 reporting year only.
Adapted from Statistics Canada: Mean ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in Joules per metres squared (J/m²) for June through August, Canada, 1980 through 1990.

Canadians (12+) tanning behaviour (2015 – 2016 reporting years combined)

Looking at data from 2015 and 2016 combined, this graphic reports on tanning behaviours for Canadians aged 12 and older in four provinces (Québec, Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan).

NOTES

Data Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey.
Data available for NB, QC, ON, MB and SK only in 2015 – 2016 reporting years combined.