scholarly journals Solar ultraviolet radiation in Africa: a systematic review and critical evaluation of the health risks and use of photoprotection

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn M. Lucas ◽  
Mary Norval ◽  
Caradee Y. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Uvb Radiation ◽  
African Continent ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet

The majority of the African continent experiences high solar UVB radiation throughout the year. The adverse consequences of this on the health of populations living in Africa are reviewed.

scholarly journals Solar Ultraviolet Radiation and Breast Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 128 (1) ◽  
pp. 016002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Troy W. R. Hiller ◽  
Dylan E. O’Sullivan ◽  
Darren R. Brenner ◽  
Cheryl E. Peters ◽  
Will D. King
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Breast Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet

scholarly journals Health Risks Associated With Excessive Exposure to Solar Ultraviolet Radiation Among Outdoor Workers in South Africa: An Overview

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caradee Y. Wright ◽  
Mary Norval
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Sun Safety ◽  
Outdoor Workers ◽  
Managerial Support ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet

Exposure of outdoor workers to high levels of solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) poses significant, well-known health risks including skin cancer and eye diseases. In South Africa, little is known about how many workers are potentially overexposed to solar UVR and what the associated impacts on their health might be. In this overview, the geography and solar UVR environment in South Africa are considered, as well as the different outdoor occupational groups likely to be affected by excessive solar UVR exposure. Sunburn, pterygium, cataract, keratinocyte cancers, and melanoma are discussed in the context of outdoor workers. Few studies in South Africa have considered these health issues and the most effective ways to reduce solar UVR exposure for those working outside. Several countries have developed policies and guidelines to support sun safety in the workplace which include training and education, in addition to the provision of personal protective equipment and managerial support. Several gaps in occupational sun protection and workplace sun safety for South Africa are identified. Legislation needs to recognize solar UVR exposure as an occupational health hazard, with sun safety guidelines and training provided for employers and employees.

scholarly journals Protocol for a Systematic Review on the Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Exposure to Occupational Solar UltraViolet Radiation (UVR) Among Outdoor Workers

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Modenese ◽  
Tom Loney ◽  
Marc Rocholl ◽  
Cara Symanzik ◽  
Fabriziomaria Gobba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
International Agency ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Outdoor Workers ◽  
Skin Cancers ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet

Background: Solar UltraViolet Radiation (UVR) is considered the most relevant occupational carcinogenic exposure in terms of the number of workers exposed (i.e., outdoor workers) and UVR-induced skin cancers are among the most frequent types of occupational cancers worldwide. This review aims to collect and evaluate all the available preventive interventions conducted on outdoor workers to reduce their solar UVR related risk, with the final purpose of reducing the burden of occupational skin cancers for outdoor workers.Methods: We will search the following databases for peer-reviewed original research published: MEDLINE (through PubMed), Scopus, and EMBASE. We will include only interventional studies, both randomized and non-randomized, with an adequate comparison group, therefore excluding cross-sectional studies, as well as case-reports/series, reviews, and letters/comments. The systematic review will adhere to the “Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses” (PRISMA) guidelines for reporting systematic reviews. After the literature search, studies to be included will be independently reviewed by two Authors, first based on title and abstract, then based on the full text, according to the inclusion criteria. Conflicts will be solved by a third Author. Two authors will independently extract the required data from included studies and perform quality assessment according to the relevant domain for Risk of Bias assessment proposed by the Cochrane collaboration group. In case of sufficient homogeneity of interventions and outcomes evaluated, results from subgroups of studies will be pooled together in a meta-analysis.Discussion: Following the principles for the evaluation of interventions for cancer prevention established by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, this systematic review will investigate the effectiveness of the interventions, and consequently it will provide reliable indications for the actual reduction of skin cancer incidence in outdoor workers.

Simplified Calibration for Broadband Solar Ultraviolet Radiation Measurements¶

2003 ◽  
Vol 78 (6) ◽  
pp. 603 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Oppenrieder ◽  
P. Hoeppe ◽  
P. Koepke ◽  
J. Reuder ◽  
J. Schween ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet ◽  
Radiation Measurements
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