Modelling human facial UV exposure

Nathan J Downs; Michael G Kimlin; Alfio V Parisi; John J McGrath

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Modelling human facial UV exposure

Nathan J Downs, Michael G Kimlin, Alfio V Parisi and John J McGrath

Radiation Protection in Australasia, Vol.17(3), pp.103-109

2001

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Abstract

Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics

solar

facial

exposure

polysulphone

dosimeter

skin cancer

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.

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Title: Modelling human facial UV exposure
Authors: Nathan J Downs (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
Michael G Kimlin (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
Alfio V Parisi (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
John J McGrath (Author) - University of Queensland
Publication details: Radiation Protection in Australasia, Vol.17(3), pp.103-109
Publisher: Australasian Radiation Protection Society
Date published: 2001
ISSN: 1444-2752
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449567302621
Output Type: Journal article

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