Caused by UV exposure
Enter 2023.08.07 08:15 Modify 2023.08.07 08:09 Hits 73 Enter 2023.08.07 08:15 Modify 2023.08.07 08:09 Hits 73 It was found that golfers have a higher risk of developing skin cancer than the general population. [사진=클립아트코리아]
People who play golf, that is, golfers, have a higher risk of developing skin cancer than the general population, a study has found.
Researchers from the University of South Australia reviewed the health information of 336 golfers. Subjects included only those who played golf at least once a month. The research team compared this to health information collected from more than 16,000 Australians in general.
The study found that only 7% of the general population was diagnosed with skin cancer, compared to 27% of golfers. “This suggests that golfers have an almost 250% higher risk of developing skin cancer compared to non-golfers,” the researchers explained.
The research team said, “Golf is a sport played in the sun all day, and it seems that the risk of skin cancer increases due to ultraviolet rays.”
“Golf is a sport that positively impacts people’s health, including physical, mental and cognitive well-being,” said Dr Brad Stener (Human Anatomy and Occupational Therapy), a lecturer at the University of South Australia on the research team. It increases the risk of skin cancer.”
“Australia is known for its high incidence of skin cancer and the frequency and intensity of sun exposure,” said Dr Stener. “However, cumulative sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer regardless of where you live.”
The rise in skin cancer is not unique to Australia. There are between 2 and 3 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer and 132,000 cases of melanoma skin cancer each year worldwide.
“Golfers must take measures to protect themselves from UV rays in the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and wearing long sleeves or pants,” he emphasized.
Dr. Arif Kamal, chief patient officer of the American Cancer Society, said, “Sun exposure is not the only risk factor for skin cancer. In addition to light skin color, eye and hair color, alcohol consumption, consumption of sugary beverages and being overweight may increase the risk of skin cancer.” said.
“Nevertheless, sun exposure is the biggest risk factor, so sun protection measures should be taken when working in the sun for a long time,” Dr. Kamal added.
The results of this study (Golf participants in Australia have a higher lifetime prevalence of skin cancer compared with the general population) were published in ‘BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine’.
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