Survey finds nearly half of parents believe schools should provide sunscreen

A survey of 551 U.S. parents with children younger than 18 years old found that 48% believed schools should provide sunscreen for students to use at school, according to results released by Deb Group.

The survey also found that 64% of parents surveyed reported typically applying sunscreen to their child before they go to schools on days they know the child will be outside, according to a news release.

“UV exposure is at its highest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., which is when many students are outside for recess or at afterschool activities,” Isabelle Favre, vice president of marketing, Deb North America, stated in a press release. “Sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours, making it crucial for sunscreen to be widely accessible to students and staff during the days.

Most students are required to have a doctor’s note to use sunscreen at school, according to the survey.

The survey was conducted online May 24-26 by Harris Poll on behalf of Deb Group of adults aged 18 years and older who are parents or legal guardians of children under 18 years old, according to the release.

Deb Group’s products include occupational skin care and hand hygiene products.

Reference: www.debgroup.com