Villard M, Bonini J, Criquet-Hayot A, Baubion E, Derancourt C. Kite-surfers' sun risk in the tropics.
J Travel Med 2017;
24:2966369. [PMID:
28395098 DOI:
10.1093/jtm/taw079]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
A preliminary inquiry, conducted on Martinique Island, sought to determine kite-surfers' sun-protection knowledge and behaviours. Results revealed good levels of knowledge and behaviours, but very frequent sunburns (74% had at least one sunburn during the last 6 months), with particularly severe sunburns exclusively among vacationers. These results argue for the double need to focus sunburn-prevention programs on vacationers and technically adapt sun-protection means to a tropical maritime environment.
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