Shade, diffuse UV and vitamin D
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| Paper/Presentation Title | Shade, diffuse UV and vitamin D |
|---|---|
| Presentation Type | Poster |
| Authors | Turnbull, David J. (Author) and Parisi, Alfio (Author) |
| Journal or Proceedings Title | 6th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland: Program and Abstracts |
| Year | 2006 |
| Place of Publication | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.iamevents.com.au/qh/asm/index.html |
| Conference/Event | 6th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland |
| Event Details | 6th Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland Event Date 23 to end of 24 Nov 2006 Event Location Brisbane, Queensland |
| Abstract | Purpose of study]: The health effects of solar UV radiation vary significantly, from assisting calcium absorption in humans due to the initiation of the synthesis of vitamin D to the severe degradation of body tissue. The good effects are relatively few, but they are essential to a persons well being. It is well known that exposure to small amounts of UVB radiation are beneficial for the human body and important in the production of vitamin D, whereas excessive exposure to sunlight is known to cause skin cancer, DNA damage, immune suppression, erythema and sun-related eye disorders. It is estimated that approximately 90-95% of our vitamin D requirement comes from exposure to the sun. The synthesis of pre-vitamin D3 is initiated through exposure of human skin to UVB radiation. The longer wavelength UVA radiation plays no part in the synthesis of pre-vitamin D3 in humans. Research shows that UVA plays a significant role in human skin carcinogenesis. Therefore, reducing personal exposures to UVA radiation while still receiving sufficient amounts of the UVB wavelengths required to produce recommended vitamin D levels is essential. Therefore, optimising exposure to solar UV radiation is absolutely necessary. Conclusions: |
| Keywords | ultraviolet radiation, vitamin D, shade |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 350505. Occupational and workplace health and safety |
| 370106. Atmospheric radiation | |
| Public Notes | Conference publication consists of only the abstracts of papers presented at the conference. Abstract only posted here. No evidence of copyright restrictions on web site. |
| Byline Affiliations | Centre for Rural and Remote Area Health |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9xxvy/shade-diffuse-uv-and-vitamin-d
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