Comparison of human facial UV exposure at high and low latitudes and the potential impact on dermal vitamin D production
(2003) Comparison of human facial UV exposure at high and low latitudes and the potential impact on dermal vitamin D production. Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences 2(4):pp. 370-375.
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Abstract
The results presented in this paper allow for the estimation of the monthly UV exposure of the human facial region at various locations across the earth. The technique allows a graphical representation of the UV exposures over the face. The erythemal UV exposures as well as the vitamin D exposures to the human facial region have been investigated. The results gained in this paper, for a clear sky and constant ozone indicate that the sun's capability to promote the development of vitamin D in the human body does not follow the erythemal UV irradiances, in particular at high latitudes. For Amsterdam (52 degrees N) in late winter, approximately 20% more UV is required to produce 215 J m(-2) of vitamin D weighted UV than erythemal UV.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Status: | Published |
| Subjects: | 210000 Science - General |
| ID Code: | 8063 |
| Deposited By: | Field, Sharyn G |
| Deposited On: | 13 June 2007 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/pp/Index.asp, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/b207953d |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright (2003) Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Additional Information: | For more information, please refer to the journal’s website (see hypertext link) or contact the author: m.kimlin@qut.edu.au |