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Solar ultraviolet radiation effects on biological systems
Physics in Medicine and Biology · 1991 · Vol. 36(3) · pp. 299–328
Brian Diffey✉(University Hospital of North Durham)
Abstract
Ultraviolet climatology is outlined including atmospheric ozone and factors affecting terrestrial ultraviolet radiation. Solar dosimetry in photobiology and terrestrial UV monitoring are discussed. Molecular and cellular ultraviolet photobiology are described. The effect of solar UV on aquatic life and plants is outlined. The effects of solar UV on human skin such as sunburn, tanning, vitamin D3 production, photo-ageing, melanomas and skin cancer are described. The effect of solar UV on the eye is discussed.
Atmospheric Ozone and ClimateClimate Change and Health ImpactsMedical and Biological Ozone ResearchPhotobiologySunburnUltravioletSunlightUltraviolet radiationRadiationEnvironmental scienceDermatologyOpticsMaterials science
MeSH terms
CholecalciferolDNA RepairEyeFemaleHumansMaleMelanomaNeoplasms, Radiation-InducedSkinSkin NeoplasmsSunburnSunlightUltraviolet RaysSkin Aging
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