TY - JOUR
T1 - The health impact of solar radiation and prevention strategies
T2 - Report of the Environment Council, American Academy of Dermatology
AU - Lim, H. W.
AU - Cooper, K.
AU - Rubenstein, R.
AU - Hufford, D.
AU - Downham, T.
AU - Trancik, R.
AU - Swerlick, R.
AU - Weinstock, M. A.
AU - DeLeo, V.
AU - Amonette, R.
AU - Spencer, J. M.
AU - Rosen, C.
AU - Rivers, J. K.
AU - Bergfeld, W.
AU - Miller, A. J.
AU - Gordon, S.
AU - Gross, P.
AU - Eustis, A.
AU - Koh, H.
PY - 1999
Y1 - 1999
N2 - It is well recognized that exposure to solar radiation is a major risk factor for the development of skin cancer, photoaged skin, and immune system alterations. However, major questions remain regarding the specific wavelengths and type of exposure that incur risk. The purpose of this article is to critically examine, on the basis of current knowledge, the impact of stratospheric ozone depletions, tanning bed skin cancer risk, the safety of sunscreens as an important element of our solar protection strategies, the wavelengths of solar radiation responsible for melanoma, and the incidence of melanoma. Recommendations are made on prevention stategies and public health messages.
AB - It is well recognized that exposure to solar radiation is a major risk factor for the development of skin cancer, photoaged skin, and immune system alterations. However, major questions remain regarding the specific wavelengths and type of exposure that incur risk. The purpose of this article is to critically examine, on the basis of current knowledge, the impact of stratospheric ozone depletions, tanning bed skin cancer risk, the safety of sunscreens as an important element of our solar protection strategies, the wavelengths of solar radiation responsible for melanoma, and the incidence of melanoma. Recommendations are made on prevention stategies and public health messages.
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/0032794302
U2 - 10.1016/S0190-9622(99)70412-3
DO - 10.1016/S0190-9622(99)70412-3
M3 - Article
C2 - 10411417
AN - SCOPUS:0032794302
SN - 0190-9622
VL - 41
SP - 81
EP - 99
JO - Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JF - Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
IS - 1
ER -