title: A simple technique for estimating daily ambient erythemal ultraviolet from the ultraviolet index.
abstract: A simple method is described that allows the estimation of daily ambient erythemal ultraviolet exposure from the ultraviolet index. The estimation can be performed quickly using only a calculator (or even mental arithmetic) and is applicable in those situations where access to computers and the internet is not feasible.
authors.affiliation: Dermatological Sciences, Institute of Cellular Medicine, Newcastle University, NE24HN, UK. b.l.diffey@ncl.ac.uk
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Diffey
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays