I knew an avid golfer and a dog that spent a lot of time on a golf course that both died from lymphoma. Now I see two pro golfers in the news with breast cancer. I am wondering if pesticides or other chemicals used on golf courses are causing this. Is there a high incidence of lymphoma or other cancers in pro golfers?
2006-10-28 09:16:51 · 8 answers · asked by Radicle 2 in Sports ➔ Golf
Golf course superintendents who work in an occupation not usually associated with hazardous conditions are linked to higher rates of mortality from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, brain and prostate cancer in a recently published study (Kross, et al., "Proportionate mortality study of golf course superintendents," AJIM, 29:501-506,1996).
[Note: Of chemical pesticides used on golf courses, RCC found 46% were either suspect, possible or probable carcinogens. For fungicides alone the carcinogenic rate was 58%. This analysis was based on data from an EPA chart from July of 1996, and pesticide information in the Basic Guide to Pesticides.]
Just a few cases from the thousands on the web:
http://www.golfsupport.com/braden.htm
http://www.golfweb.com/story/3457797
http://www.golfweek.com/ourtake/289679321002588.php
http://www.golf.com/gdc/news/article.asp?id=19994
http://www.marjogolf.com/marjo_about.htm
http://www.djsgolf.org/
http://radio.weblogs.com/0135129/2004/05/19.h
2006-10-30 12:15:09 · update #1
Oops, I forgot to put a source on my quote. It was from
http://hometown.aol.com/rccouncil/ourpage/no89.htm
2006-10-30 12:19:58 · update #2
No. I played 25 years and don't have cancer. I smoke cigarelettes and cigers, too.
2006-10-28 20:51:26 · answer #1 · answered by Titan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a fact that approximately 75,000 golfers per year are diagnosed with skin cancer and some 750 die annually from skin cancer-related ailments. Most of these incidents could be prevented by using sunscreens and proper clothing.
Pesticides, which by their nature are biologically active compounds, continue to raise public concern regarding their possible role as important etiologic agents in the development of human cancer. Studies so far have not found any definitive evidence to suggest that synthetic pesticides contribute significantly to overall cancer mortality and incidents of cancers other than skin cancer are no higher among golfers than those of the general population.
2006-10-28 09:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by kidd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Golfers actually tend to be healthier because of the exercise and fresh air. They are exposed to the sun more and need to wear skin protection. Just like smokers, a certain disposition towards catching cancer is required for the sun to cause it.
2006-10-28 12:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being outside a lot could probably contribute to skin cancer for golfers.
2006-10-29 14:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by toughguy2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, statisticly, i dont know. I would suspect that we would get skin cancer more. I know that golfers, as with any athlete, will get athoritis(i know i spelled that wrong) more easily.
Just thought u might want to know.8^)
2006-10-30 14:49:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way I know at lot of people who golf and none of them have cancer.
2006-10-28 14:57:08 · answer #6 · answered by Cutie-pa-tootie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no higher than anywhere else. sunscreen and wash your hands before handling food. pretty universal. the ones who don't do this increase their risks.
2006-10-28 09:25:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of a question is that?
2006-10-29 08:35:24 · answer #8 · answered by Eric A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋