Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Cutaneous malignant melanoma and fluorescent lighting.

D R English, I L Rouse, Z Xu

    Journal of the National Cancer Institute
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study found no link between fluorescent light exposure and most melanoma types. However, longer exposure to fluorescent lights without diffusers was linked to a higher incidence of unclassifiable melanomas.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Telomere Length: An Analysis of Data from the Randomised Controlled D-Health Trial.

    The journal of nutrition, health & aging·2023
    Same author

    Trajectories of body mass index from early adulthood to late midlife and incidence of total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: findings from a prospective cohort study.

    Osteoarthritis and cartilage·2022
    Same author

    Relative rates of cancers and deaths in Australian communities with PFAS environmental contamination associated with firefighting foams: A cohort study using linked data.

    Cancer epidemiology·2022
    Same author

    Analgesic use and the risk of renal cell carcinoma - Findings from the Consortium for the Investigation of Renal Malignancies (CONFIRM) study.

    Cancer epidemiology·2021
    Same author

    Risk factors for melanoma by anatomical site: an evaluation of aetiological heterogeneity.

    The British journal of dermatology·2020
    Same author

    An independent external validation of melanoma risk prediction models using the Australian Melanoma Family Study.

    The British journal of dermatology·2020

    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Dermatology
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Cutaneous malignant melanoma is a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding environmental risk factors, including artificial light exposure, is crucial for prevention.
    • Previous research on artificial light and melanoma risk has yielded mixed results.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between fluorescent light exposure and the incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma.
    • To examine potential differences in risk based on melanoma histogenetic type and body site.
    • To assess the impact of fluorescent light exposure, specifically from lights without diffusers, on melanoma risk.

    Main Methods:

    • A population-based case-control study design was employed.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Data were collected from 337 melanoma cases and 349 matched controls in Perth, Western Australia.
  • Participants were reinterviewed regarding their fluorescent light exposure, with adjustments for sun exposure.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant association was found between overall melanoma incidence and exposure to fluorescent lights (with or without diffusers).
    • A positive trend was observed between increased duration of exposure to fluorescent lights without diffusers and the incidence of unclassifiable melanomas (P-trend = 0.02).
    • This association was less pronounced when considering exposure in residential rooms and offices, and adjustments for sun exposure did not significantly alter the findings.

    Conclusions:

    • Fluorescent light exposure does not appear to be a significant risk factor for most types of cutaneous malignant melanoma.
    • A potential link exists between prolonged exposure to unfiltered fluorescent light and an increased risk of unclassifiable melanomas.
    • Further research is warranted to clarify the specific role of different types of artificial lighting in melanoma development.