Most use infills of crumb rubber from recycled tires which use is controversial because of concerns that the tires contain carcinogens.
Turf soccer fields and cancer.
After more than 50 soccer players were diagnosed with cancer their coach asks.
Artificial turf is surface of synthetic fibers resembling natural grass.
Was it caused by the artificial turf field.
An overwhelming majority of major league soccer players in a different 2013 survey said the crumb rubber fields would increase the risk of injury and physical discomfort and prolong recovery times.
Recently the crumbs have been implicated in causing cancer in adolescents and young.
Here s what research says.
One study suggested that the artificial fields put additional strain on.
After a list of soccer players with cancer prompted an investigation the state found nothing unusual but one coach still thinks the cancer might be linked to artificial turf.
The broadcast focused on amy griffin associate head coach.
Most synthetic turf fields have crumb rubber interspersed among the simulated grass fibers to reduce athletic injuries by allowing users to turn and slide more readily as they play sports or exercise on the fields.
It is widely used for sports fields for being more hard wearing and resistant than natural surfaces.