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Richard L McKenzie1, Robyn M Lucas2
1National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA), Lauder, New Zealand. richard.mckenzie@niwa.co.nz.
Abstract:
Currently, health agencies recommend that no sun-protection is required when the UV Index (UVI) is less than 3. We use high-quality data from spectroradiometers and model calculations to demonstrate that this simplification is seriously flawed, particularly for mid-latitude conditions. For days when the peak UVI is below the threshold for advising protection, the daily dose of sun-burning UV available frequently far exceeds the threshold for damage to fair skin. This may have important health consequences, as populations at mid latitudes include a significant proportion with fair skin that is susceptible to damage.
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