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Sports and Sun Protection: What You Need to Know

Extended time outside, whether you’re playing a sport or not, puts you at risk of sun damage, which in turn can cause sunburn, skin cancer, and premature aging. Athletes are a particularly important risk group, as many forget to apply sunscreen, wear uniforms that don’t adequately protect them for the sun, or even feel that sun protection directly interferes with their performance.