Skin Cancer Risk, Sun-Protection Knowledge and Behavior in Athletes—A Narrative Review

Skin Cancer Risk, Sun-Protection Knowledge and Behavior in Athletes—A Narrative Review

Outdoor sports are associated with increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation, which may result in sunburn, solar damage, and skin cancers. Water and winter sports create additional adverse conditions, such as washing away sunscreen by water and reflection of UV rays by the water and snow. Sweating...

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Main Authors: Katarzyna Kliniec, Maciej Tota, Aleksandra Zalesińska, Magdalena Łyko, Alina Jankowska-Konsur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
photoprotection
athletes
skin cancer
prevention
sports
ultraviolet
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/13/3281

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