Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6047856 | Preventive Medicine | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠NCAA athletes are at increased for skin cancer with 4 hours/day and 10 months/year of sun exposure. ⺠Despite 96% agreement that sunscreen prevents skin cancer, 43% never use sunscreen. ⺠Having a coach speak about sunscreen was associated with increased use. ⺠Female gender and perceived risk for cancer significantly predicted sunscreen use. ⺠Targeted education for sun safety is vital in this high-risk athlete population.
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Authors
Ashley Wysong, Hayes Gladstone, David Kim, Bharathi Lingala, Joyce Copeland, Jean Y. Tang,