Correction to: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine (2018) 23:47 DOI: 10.1186/s12199-018-0736-x

Following publication of the original article [1], it was highlighted that Table 3 contained an error. The p-value for use of long trousers and shirt with sleeves on sun holiday should not be preceded by a minus sign (−). The correct value is 231. This Correction article shows the correct Table 3. The original article has been updated.

Table 3 Sun protective behavior at work, at leisure and on sun holidays