Reducing human exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation
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Paper/Presentation Title | Reducing human exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Wong, J. C. (Author), Cowling, I. (Author) and Parisi, A. V. (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 1st Internet Conference on Photochemistry and Photobiology 1997 |
Year | 1997 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.photobiology.com/v1/wong/index.htm |
Conference/Event | 1st Internet Conference on Photochemistry and Photobiology 1997 |
Event Details | 1st Internet Conference on Photochemistry and Photobiology 1997 Event Date 17 Nov 1997 to end of 19 Dec 1997 |
Abstract | Methods for reducing human exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation may not provide the expected degree of reduction in exposures with resultant undesirable effects which could be harmful. This paper examines the use of strategies for campaigns against skin cancer. It was shown that outdoor activities conducted before 10:00am or after 3:00pm may reduce the exposure by about 50%. The choice of UV-protective clothing should look for fabrics with high weight and compact weaving. Hats with a brim size up to 12cm could reduce the exposure to less than 10% of the ambient radiation on the forehead only. The protection of the hat for the lower part of the face is negligible (less than 10% reduction in exposure). A flat shade-structure reduces the exposure to about 30% of the natural ambient radiation at a height equal to the smallest dimension of the shade-cloth. In a greenhouse, the shoulder of a gardener could receive a cumulative exposure of 17 MED over a fortnight if he works 2 hours per day, for 5 days in a week. A well planned strategy using a combination of protective methods can minimize the level of exposure to harmful solar radiation. |
Keywords | sun; protection; UV; hat; fabric; outdoor activities; exposure; skin cancer |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420603. Health promotion |
370106. Atmospheric radiation | |
511099. Synchrotrons and accelerators not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | No evidence of copyright restrctions. |
Byline Affiliations | Queensland University of Technology |
Centre for Astronomy, Solar Radiation and Climate |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9xwvw/reducing-human-exposure-to-solar-ultraviolet-radiation
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