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Sunscreen use among collegiate athletes.

Erica S Hamant1, Brian B Adams

  • 1University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0592, USA.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|July 16, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Most college athletes in outdoor sports do not use sunscreen, increasing their risk of UV damage. Targeted prevention programs are needed to encourage sunscreen use among these athletes.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • College athletes in outdoor sports face significant daily ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure.
  • Young athletes may have alterable habits regarding sun protection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the prevalence of sunscreen use among college athletes at high risk for UV exposure.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous surveys were distributed to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) soccer and cross-country teams across four universities.
  • Analysis focused on sunscreen usage rates and correlations with participant characteristics.

Main Results:

  • A significant majority (85%) of surveyed athletes reported no sunscreen use in the preceding week.
  • Only 6% of athletes used sunscreen at least three times within the previous seven days.

Conclusions:

  • Low sunscreen use among college athletes highlights a critical need for enhanced UV damage prevention strategies.
  • A comprehensive preventive program, including education, accessible sunscreen, and coach involvement, is recommended for over 250,000 NCAA outdoor sport athletes.

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