Sun Exposure Prevention Practices Within U.S. Naval Aviation

Abstract

Occupational exposure to ultraviolet radiation is a critical concern for those serving in the U.S. Military. Work and mission requirements predispose members to significant sun exposure, while sun-protective behavior often comes second to mission accomplishment. Prior research implicated institutional practices and constraints as preventing the routine use of sun protection modalities, but no large-scale studies have assessed service members’ perceptions regarding sun protection modalities available to them in their work environment or their daily sun protection practices.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jul 09, 2021
Source ID
10.1093/milmed/usab099

Entities

People

  • Angela Crotty
  • Nicholas Fred Logemann
  • Willis H Lyford

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego

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Readers

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