Higher Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure Among Rural-Dwelling Versus Urban-Dwelling Adults and Children: Implications for Skin Cancer Prevention
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-020-00860-6
Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure is a primary risk factor for the development of melanoma. However, adults and adolescents often do not engage in preventive behaviors to reduce UVR exposure. Rural residents may be at higher… read more here.
Keywords: adults children; uvr exposure; exposure; ultraviolet radiation ... See more keywords
Personal ultraviolet Radiation exposure in a cohort of Chinese mother and child pairs: the Chinese families and children study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6610-y
Abstract: BackgroundFew studies in China have examined personal ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure using polysulfone dosimetry.MethodsIn this study, 93 mother and adolescent child pairs (N = 186) from two locations in China, one rural (higher latitude) and one urban… read more here.
Keywords: personal ultraviolet; child pairs; exposure; ultraviolet radiation ... See more keywords
Strategic Task and Break Timing to Reduce Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure in Outdoor Workers
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.00354
Abstract: Objectives: Public health messaging about sun avoidance strategies is often not practical for outdoor workers. The objective of this study was to use personal monitoring data to determine when peak UVR exposure occurs for outdoor… read more here.
Keywords: strategic task; exposure; peak; outdoor workers ... See more keywords
UVR Exposure and Prevention of Street Construction Workers in Colombia and Germany
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19127259
Abstract: (1) Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) poses a major risk factor for developing skin cancer after years of chronic exposure. The irradiation is strongly dependent upon the activity or occupation carried out, but also on the… read more here.
Keywords: colombia germany; workers colombia; construction workers; uvr exposure ... See more keywords
Objectively-Assessed Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure and Sunburn Occurrence
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20075234
Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure is the primary modifiable risk factor for melanoma. Wearable UVR sensors provide a means of quantifying UVR exposure objectively and with a lower burden than self-report measures used in most research.… read more here.
Keywords: reported sunburn; sunburn occurrence; ultraviolet radiation; uvr exposure ... See more keywords