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Solar ultraviolet protection provided by human head hair [PDF]
, 2009 The solar erythemal UV irradiances through human hair and the protection from UV provided by human head hair have been investigated for a solar zenith angle (SZA) range of 17 to 51 degrees for the conditions of a head upright in full sun, a head upright ...
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Sun Protection Behavior in Danish Outdoor Workers Following a Multicomponent Intervention
Frontiers in Public Health, 2022 BackgroundOutdoor workers can be exposed to relatively high levels of ultraviolet radiation and are at risk of developing occupational skin cancer. Implementing the use of sun protection in outdoor workers at work is therefore important. The objective of
Marie Munk Jakobsen +4 more
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Correlates of sun protection behaviors among melanoma survivors
BMC Public Health, 2021 Background The study objective was to assess potential correlates of sun protection behaviors among melanoma survivors. Methods Participants were 441 melanoma survivors recruited from three health centers and a state cancer registry in the United States.
Carolyn J. Heckman +5 more
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Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas, 2021 Resumen: Antecedentes y objetivos: El cáncer cutáneo está aumentando su incidencia de forma alarmante en nuestra sociedad, debido a la sobreexposición a la radiación ultravioleta solar (RUV), ya sea por motivos laborales o por ocio.El objetivo del ...
Ana Julia García-Malinis +6 more
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The moss Bryum argenteum var. muticum Brid. is well adapted to cope with high light in continental Antarctica [PDF]
, 2012 The net photosynthetic rate (NP), chlorophyll fluorescence, carotenoid content and chlorophyll content of the cosmopolitan moss Bryum argenteum were measured in the field at Botany Bay, southern Victoria Land, continental Antarctica (77°S).
Green, T.G. Allan +5 more
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BJGP Open, 2019 Background: In the light of increasing skin cancer incidences worldwide, preventive measures to promote sun protection in individuals with risky sun habits have continued relevance and importance. Aim: To report the long-term effect of individualised sun
Henrik Hedevik +3 more
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A site-specific standard for comparing dynamic solar ultraviolet protection characteristics of established tree canopies [PDF]
, 2019 A standardised procedure for making fair and comparable assessments of the ultraviolet protection of an established tree canopy that takes into account canopy movement and the changing position of the sun is presented for use by government, planning, and
Amar, A. +6 more
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Patterns in the received facial UV exposure of school children measured at a subtropical latitude [PDF]
, 2008 Polysulphone dosimeters have been employed to measure the erythemally effective UV exposure to the vertex, nose, cheek, chin and side facial sites of 45 volunteer high school students from Hervey Bay, Australia (25.3oS 152.9oE).
Downs, Nathan, Parisi, Alfio
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Health promotion in childcare centres: a survey of sun protection policy and practice
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 2003 Objectives: To describe sun protection policy and practice in child care centres in the Hunter region of New South Wales (NSW) and examine differences in sun protection policy and practice between those who attended a NSW Cancer Council SunSmart workshop
Lynne Parkinson +4 more
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Parents’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding sun protection in children: a qualitative study
BMC Public Health, 2018 Background Childhood is a critical period for sun protection, when the skin is particularly susceptible to the carcinogenic effects of ultraviolet radiation. Children are dependent upon parents to implement sun protective measures.
Zoe Littlewood, Sheila Greenfield
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