Erythemal ultraviolet solar radiation doses received by young skiers

Abstract

Cañada, J.; Moreno, J. (2013). Erythemal ultraviolet solar radiation doses received by young skiers. Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. 12(11):1976-1983. doi:10.1039/c3pp50154j. ♦Professor Dr. Javier Cañada passed away in January when the study was finished. Erythemal Ultraviolet Solar Radiation Doses Received by Young SkiersMaría-Antonia Serrano The purpose of this study is to quantify UV exposure of young skiers in their training or recreational schedules, using VioSpor personal dosimeters and the results indicated that this group is exposed to UV radiation levels that can potentially cause skin damage and erythema and increase the risk of skin cancer in later life. . 2 AbstractChildren are a special group since the epidemiological evidence indicates that excessive exposure to sunlight at an early age increases the risk of skin cancer in later life. The purpose of this study is to quantify children's UV exposure when skiing, using dosimeters (VioSpor) placed on the shoulders of 10 participants. The children received a median daily Standard Erythema Dose of 2.1 within a range of 4.9-0.71, this being approximately 35% of the calculated 24 h ambient UV radiation on the horizontal plane.According to the results obtained, young skiers are exposed to UV radiation that can potentially cause skin damage and erythema and increase the risk of skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. These findings emphasise the need for adequate protective measures against solar radiation when skiing. The results also suggest that sunprotection campaigns should be undertaken aimed at children engaged in outdoor sports, including winter activities.

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