Anatomical UV exposure in French outdoor workers
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serval:BIB_D80717F296C3
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Anatomical UV exposure in French outdoor workers
Journal
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine / American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
ISSN
1536-5948 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1076-2752
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2015
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
57
Number
11
Pages
1192-1196
Language
english
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Solar ultraviolet has been recognized as the main causative factor for skin cancer and is currently classified as a carcinogenic agent by International Agency for Research on Cancer.
METHOD: Results from a previous phone survey conducted in 2012 in France were used to assess exposure conditions to sun among outdoor workers. Satellite data were used in combination with an exposure model to assess anatomical exposure.
RESULT: The yearly median exposure of the outdoor worker population is 77 kJ/m2 to 116 kJ/m2. Road workers, building workers, and gardeners are the more exposed. About 70% of the yearly dose estimate is due to the cumulative summer and spring exposures.
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the role of individual factors in anatomical exposure and ranks the most exposed body parts and outdoor occupations. Prevention messages should put emphasis on spring exposure, which is an important contributor to the yearly dose.
METHOD: Results from a previous phone survey conducted in 2012 in France were used to assess exposure conditions to sun among outdoor workers. Satellite data were used in combination with an exposure model to assess anatomical exposure.
RESULT: The yearly median exposure of the outdoor worker population is 77 kJ/m2 to 116 kJ/m2. Road workers, building workers, and gardeners are the more exposed. About 70% of the yearly dose estimate is due to the cumulative summer and spring exposures.
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the role of individual factors in anatomical exposure and ranks the most exposed body parts and outdoor occupations. Prevention messages should put emphasis on spring exposure, which is an important contributor to the yearly dose.
Keywords
Adult, Aged, Female, France, Health Surveys, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Models, Theoretical, Occupational Exposure/statistics & numerical data, Regression Analysis, Ultraviolet Rays
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Web of science
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