Modelling human facial UV exposure
(2001) Modelling human facial UV exposure. The Journal of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society 17(3):pp. 103-109.
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Abstract
There are strong links between exposure to UV radiation and both adverse health outcomes (eg. skin cancer, cataracts) and protective health outcomes (e.g. the production of vitamin D). The aim of our research is to develop methods of estimating cumulative UV exposure in a manner suitable for risk-factor epidemiology. We have developed a flexible computer model that determines UV exposure over the human facial region (utilising exposure ratios as determined by polysuphone dosimeters) for various solar zenith angles (SZA). By adjusting latitude and time of year, researchers can estimate cumulative facial UV exposure for particular geographical locations and time periods.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Status: | Published |
| Keywords: | UV, ultraviolet, UV exposure, Vitamin D |
| Subjects: | 210000 Science - General |
| ID Code: | 8070 |
| Deposited By: | Field, Sharyn G |
| Deposited On: | 25 June 2007 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://www.arps.org.au/Journal.php, http://www.arps.org.au/Journal/RPA17-3.php#MODELLING%20HUMAN%20FACIAL%20UV%20EXPOSURE |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2001 Australasian Radiation Protection Society |
| Additional Information: | For more information, please refer to the journal’s website (see hypertext link) or contact the author. Author contact details: m.kimlin@qut.edu.au |