Sun exposure and physical activity: the valuable role of UV wearables
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Article Title | Sun exposure and physical activity: the valuable role of UV wearables |
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ERA Journal ID | 4568 |
Article Category | Notes or commentaries |
Authors | Henning, Alyssa (Author), Vanos, Jennifer (Author) and Downs, Nathan (Author) |
Journal Title | IEEE Technology and Society Magazine |
Journal Citation | 40 (3), pp. 16-18 |
Number of Pages | 3 |
Year | 2021 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0278-0097 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1109/MTS.2021.3101927 |
Web Address (URL) | https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9527284 |
Abstract | Skin cancers are one of the most common types of cancer in the United States [1] , and melanoma has steadily increased over the last 20 years. Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is known as the main cause of damaging effects to the skin [1] , [2] , yet also the most preventable risk factor. Outdoor physical activity, an important health behavior, exposes the body to UVR and is thus ostensibly linked to increases the risk of sunburn, melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancers [3] , [4] . Simultaneously, new UVR sensors can play an essential role in ensuring users gain enough sunlight for Vitamin D synthesis for optimal health. However, accurately monitoring personal UVR exposure is historically complex and costly, and thus minimal research exists at the intersection of personal UVR exposure during physical activity. |
Keywords | sun exposure, wearable, UV |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420605. Preventative health care |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Arizona State University, United States |
School of Sciences | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q6q16/sun-exposure-and-physical-activity-the-valuable-role-of-uv-wearables
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