Basal and squamous cell carcinoma risks for golfers: An assessment of the influence of tee time for latitudes in the Northern and Southern hemispheres

Downs, Nathan; Parisi, Alfio V.; Schouten, Peter

doi:10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2011.07.007

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“…Our study showed that the most affected people were farmers and herders who were repeatedly exposed to sunlight for long periods of time. Previous studies also highlight the role of long-term exposure to sunlight on people who work outdoors or perform physical exercises in open environments, which predispose these individuals to NMSC (5,7,8). Radespiel et al in a report from Germany in 2009 described that outdoor jobs and contact with sunlight are mostly accompanied by BCC, a finding in harmony with the results of the present study (6).…”

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Epidemiological Study of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers Qazvin Province, Iran

Beheshtiroy¹,

Hajmanoochehri²

2014

Biotech Health Sci

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Background: Non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC) are the most common cancers worldwide. These cancers are not accompanied by high mortality however they lead to various complications. Evaluation of NMSC predisposing factors could result in preventive measures, improvement of quality of life and reduction of medical costs. Objectives: This study aimed to determine predisposing factors of non-melanoma skin cancers in the province of Qazvin (Iran). Materials and Methods: A total of 484 proven cases of NMSC were evaluated for demographic characteristics, clinical findings, pathological type, location of lesion, and the existence of known or possible predisposing factors such as skin type, exposure to sunlight, and family and drug history within a ten-year period from 2001 to 2011. Data were recorded in a questionnaire through interview and clinical examination of patients by a physician and a dermatologist, respectively. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 16 software and statistical tests including t-test and chi-square tests. Results: Of the 484 patients, 294 (60.7%) were male and 190 (39.3%) were female. Most cases of carcinoma were found in basal cells (77.7%) and the rest of squamous cells. The most common sites of involvement were the head and scalp. The most frequent predisposing factors were working in the open air (70.7%), history of previous radiation for treatment of tenia capitis (26.1%), and chronic skin diseases such as burn eschar, chronic lesion, fistula and actinic keratosis (35.7%). The most prevalent Fitzpatrick skin phenotypes were II or III (75.4%). There were significant correlations between the incidence of NMSC and hookah smoking and oral contraceptive pill (OCP) consumption. Conclusions: Skin phenotypes II and III were the most common types found in the present study and this could be due to the higher frequency of these phenotypes among the study population. The lower incidence of NMSC in areas other than the neck and scalp could be associated with the importance of covering style used by the population under study. Known risk factors for the incidence of NMSC were also observed in the present study. A history of radiotherapy for treatment of tenia capitis was observed in a considerable percentage of patients, which could lead to the incidence of cancer several decades later. Further studies are needed to determine the role of hookah smoking and the use of OCP in the occurrence of NMSC.

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Epidemiological Study of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers Qazvin Province, Iran

Beheshtiroy¹,

Hajmanoochehri²

2014

Biotech Health Sci

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“…The practice of sport is highly recommended by health organizations due to its beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, but it must be borne in mind that sportsmen/women are potentially exposed to excessive doses of solar UVR, especially during training sessions on hot days. Several studies indicating the occurrence of skin melanomas in marathon runners, 20,21 cyclists, 22 mountain guides 23 and golfers 24 support the idea that participating in outdoor sports can increase the risk of skin cancer.…”

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Personal UV exposure for different outdoor sports

Serrano

Cañada

Moreno

et al. 2014

Photochem Photobiol Sci

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The aim of this paper is to measure UV exposure for three groups of amateur athletes in their training/recreational schedules, using VioSpor personal dosimeters and we found that two of these groups exceeded the international UV threshold level for non sun-adapted Mediterranean skin.. . AbstractExposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the major environmental risk factor in the development of skin cancers and it occurs mainly during outdoor activities. The purpose of this study is to quantify the UV exposure suffered by amateur athletes (tennis players, hikers and runners) in their training schedules. The study on tennis player exposure took place at a tennis club in Valencia during the month of June 2011. With respect to the hiking group, the hikes studied took place in several mountainous areas of Spain andFrance from June to August 2011. Finally, the exposure suffered by ten runners, while participating in a running circuit in the province of Valencia, from March to November 2011, was studied. The athletes were monitored using personal dosimeters (VioSpor), with the tennis players and runners wearing them on the wrist, and the hikers on the shoulder. The median daily personal UV exposure for the hikers was 8.1 Standard Erythema Dose (SED), and for the tennis players 7.5 SED, per day of training. The runners received a median of 14.6 SED while participating in the running circuit, and about 2 SED per competition day. Median daily UV exposure of the hikers and tennis players exceeded 5 SED, which means that, in the case of non sun-adapted skin type III and the non-use of sun protection, erythema may be induced in these subjects. However, the exposure suffered by the runners did not exceed the maximum personal exposure of 5 SED. Accordingly, it is necessary to encourage the use of high protection sunscreens and protective clothing, and to avoid UV exposure in the hottest part of the day.

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“…Some recent studies show that the incidence of melanoma is related to both altitude and latitude (Aceituno et al 2011;Boniol et al 2005;Chang et al, 2009;de Vries et al, 2004;Downs et al, 2011;Micu et al, 2011;Moehrle and Garbe, 1999;Pfeifer et al, 2006). Due to its geographical situation, for most of the year the Valencia Region (Spain) receives large doses of UVR.…”

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Solar UV exposure in construction workers in Valencia, Spain

Serrano

Cañada

Moreno

2012

J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol

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Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) has long been recognized as the most important environmental risk factor for melanoma and skin cancer. Outdoor workers are among the groups most at risk from exposure to solar UVR in their daily activities. Sensitive spore-film filter-type personal dosimeters (VioSpor) were used to measure the biologically effective UVR received by construction workers in the course of their daily work. The study took place in Valencia, Spain, in July 2010 and involved a group of 8 workers for a period of 5 days. The median UV exposure was 6.11 SED/day, with 1 SED defined as effective 100 J/m 2 when weighted with the CIE erythemal response function. These workers were found to receive a median of 13.9% of total daily ambient ultraviolet erythemal radiation (UVER). Comparison with the occupational UVR exposure limit showed that the subjects had received UVER exposure in excess of occupational guidelines, indicating that protective measures against this risk are highly advisable.3

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Basal and squamous cell carcinoma risks for golfers: An assessment of the influence of tee time for latitudes in the Northern and Southern hemispheres

Cited by 23 publications

References 38 publications

Epidemiological Study of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers Qazvin Province, Iran

Epidemiological Study of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers Qazvin Province, Iran

Personal UV exposure for different outdoor sports

Solar UV exposure in construction workers in Valencia, Spain

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