Modelling human facial UV exposure

Nathan J Downs; Michael Kimlin; A. V. Parisi; JJ McGrath

Modelling human facial UV exposure

Nathan J Downs, Michael Kimlin, A. V. Parisi, JJ McGrath

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	103-109
Number of pages	7
Journal	Radiation Protection in Australasia
Volume	17
Issue number	3
Publication status	Published - 2001
Externally published	Yes

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