RT Journal Article
T1 Photoprotection in Outdoor Sports: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations to Reduce Risk Among Athletes.
A1 Gilaberte, Yolanda
A1 Trullàs, Carles
A1 Granger, Corinne
A1 de Troya-Martín, Magdalena
K1 Athletes
K1 Cancer
K1 Photoprotection
K1 Skin
K1 Solar
K1 Sports
K1 Ultraviolet
AB Solar exposure, for long hours and often at peak times with limited shade available, predisposes athletes to episodic sunburn and chronic damage, causing increased risk of precancerous lesions and skin cancer. Environmental factors and training intensity affect risk. Clothing provides good protection, but changing established "uniforms" may not be possible for reasons of practicality, safety, or simply custom. Although physical activity should be encouraged for its physical and mental benefits, risk of skin damage should be minimised. We review existing behaviours, skin cancer risk, and campaigns in the sporting population and highlight key recommendations to help sun protection practices become engrained in sports practice.
SN 2193-8210
YR 2022
FD 2022-01-29
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/21452
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/21452
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 15, 2025