Exposure to UV radiation and human health

Michael G. Kimlin

doi:10.1117/12.620192

18 August 2005 Exposure to UV radiation and human health

Michael G. Kimlin

Proceedings Volume 5886, Ultraviolet Ground- and Space-based Measurements, Models, and Effects V; 58860N (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.620192
Event: Optics and Photonics 2005, 2005, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

This paper will overview the significant issues facing researchers in relating the impact of exposure to sunlight and human health. Exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation is the major causative factor in most sun-related skin and eye disorders, however, very little is known quantitatively about human UV exposures. Interestingly, human exposure to sunlight also has a nutritional impact, namely the development of pre-Vitamin D, which is an important nutrient in bone health. New research suggest that low vitamin D status may be a causative factor in the development of selective types of cancer and autoimminue diseases, as well as a contributing factor in bone health. The 'health duality' aspect of sunlight exposure is an interesting and controversial topic that is a research focus of Kimlin's research group.

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Michael G. Kimlin "Exposure to UV radiation and human health", Proc. SPIE 5886, Ultraviolet Ground- and Space-based Measurements, Models, and Effects V, 58860N (18 August 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.620192

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