Childhood exposure to ultraviolet radiation and harmful skin effects: Epidemiological evidence

Ultraviolet radiation and cataract: a review of the epidemiological evidence.

Human Exposure to Filtered Solar Ultraviolet Radiation

The erythemal exposure due to filtered ultraviolet radiation has been evaluated with a dosimetric spectrum evaluator in a glass enclosure to simulate a sun-room with glass roof and walls, in a greenhouse and in a small and large car. The ratio expressed as a percent of the erythemal irradiances to the shoulder of a person in an upright position inside each of the environments to those measured ...

Cutaneous changes in rats induced by chronic skin exposure to ultraviolet radiation and organophosphate pesticide.

PURPOSE To study the possible potentiation of the carcinogenic effects of ultraviolet radiation associated with an organophosphate pesticide. METHODS Forty Wistar rats were assigned into four groups (n=10 each) randomized according to the procedures: group A received only UVR-B radiation; group B, UVR-B for eight weeks followed by a seven week period of pesticide exposure; group C, UVR-B + pe...

Interventions to prevent skin cancer by reducing exposure to ultraviolet radiation: a systematic review.

The relationship between skin cancer and ultraviolet radiation is well established. Behaviors such as seeking shade, avoiding sun exposure during peak hours of radiation, wearing protective clothing, or some combination of these behaviors can provide protection. Sunscreen use alone is not considered an adequate protection against ultraviolet radiation. This report presents the results of system...

Recommendations to prevent skin cancer by reducing exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

s the most common type of cancer in the United States, skin cancer is a significant public health issue.1 It is estimated that in 2004 more han 1 million people will be diagnosed as having basal ell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, and 2300 ill die. Melanoma, predicted to affect 55,100 individals, has a much higher mortality rate and will result in 900 deaths.2 Furthermore, although rates...