Optimistically biased perception of one's own skin cancer risk: Representative nationwide findings.
Katharina DiehlTatiana GörigNina OsenbrüggeLaura SchillingRüdiger GreinertSven SchneiderPublished in: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG (2019)
While it is realistic for those who actually have a higher risk of skin cancer to perceive it that way, the findings for the general population (and specifically for younger individuals) are concerning. It seems important to explain to people that their perception of their own risk of skin cancer is unrealistic, as this may affect their individual screening and prevention behavior.