title: Daily UVB exposure levels in high-school students measured with digital dosimeters.
abstract: UV radiation exposure increases skin cancer risk. A substantial portion of a person's UV exposure occurs before the age of 18 years. We sought to determine UVB radiation exposure levels in high-school students during normal daily activity. Digital dosimeters were worn by 4 high-school students during 11 school days. Students were subjected to daily erythemal and suberythemal doses of UVB radiation. Programs to educate high-school students in sun-protective practices even during regular school activities are needed.
authors.affiliation: Riverdale Country School, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Ethan G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Rigel
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lebwohl
authors.forename: Adam C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Rigel
authors.forename: Darrell S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Rigel
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009519:New York City; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011834:Radiation Monitoring / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013334:Students; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays