Solar Ultraviolet Exposure in Individuals Who Perform Outdoor Sport Activities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the USA. Therefore, it is important to review the contribution of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure to skin cancer in individuals with the highest risk. Documenting the relationship between outdoor sports solar ultraviolet exposure and their risk of skin cancer along with appropriate risk mitigation strategies can help inform clinicians of practical information for counseling sun protective behaviors in this population.

Methods

We conducted a review of the current evidence using PubMed to answer the following research questions: (1) How is ultraviolet radiation measured? (2) What is the modern utility of the ultraviolet index in modifying recreational sun protection behaviors? (3) What is the risk of developing skin canc

SUBMITTER: Snyder A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7471243 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature