1133 System for measuring UV protection index

Measuring the UV Protection Factor of Fabrics

Sun protection fabrics are designed to absorb or reflect the sun’s UV radiation as a means of protecting the skin from damage. The rating system for fabrics specifies an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) value, which can be thought of as a time factor for the protection of Caucasian skin compared to exposure without any protection. For example, if a person would show visible erythema (sunburn...

Index for measuring health.

Biobased Nanoparticles for Broadband UV Protection with Photostabilized UV Filters.

Sunscreens rely on multiple compounds to provide effective and safe protection against UV radiation. UV filters in sunscreens, in particular, provide broadband UV protection but are heavily linked to adverse health effects due to the generation of carcinogenic skin-damaging reactive oxygen species (ROS) upon solar irradiation. Herein, we demonstrate significant reduction in the ROS concentratio...

Is the Global Solar UV Index an effective instrument for promoting sun protection? A systematic review.

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is an important risk factor for skin cancer. The Global Solar Ultraviolet Index (UVI) was developed as a tool to visualize the amount of harmful radiation and to encourage people to use sun protection. We conducted a systematic review of the effectiveness of the UVI. We employed a comprehensive search strategy to explore the impact of the UVI on five outcome ca...

UV Index and UV dose distributions for Australia ( 1997 - 2001 )