Long-Term Visual Health Risks from Solar Ultraviolet Radiation

1988 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morris Waxler
Keyword(s):  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Visual Health ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet

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 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.

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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