| 660 | Friday, March 16, 2007 |
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| 2:30 PM-3:45 PM | Convention Center:307 |
| AAPAR/Safety and Risk Management Council |
| Importance of Reducing Athletes' Sun Exposure |
| Participants will learn of the increasing incidence rates of skin cancer in the U.S. Over 7 million students participate in high school athletics annually. Athletes and their coaches are special populations at elevated risk for UV radiation. The numbers who regularly practice sun protection are unknown. Presenters will discuss the estimated exposure of AL athletes to high UV radiation using EPA forecasts and intercept interviews. Participants will understand personal practices to protect themselves and their student athletes. |
Keyword(s): disease prevention/wellness, outdoor ed/recreation, youth sports
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| Speakers: Jason S. Fulmore and Brian F. Geiger, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Vestavia, AL; and Karen A. Werner, Univ of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL |