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Ultraviolet exposure patterns of Irish and Danish gardeners during work and leisure.
The British journal of dermatology - 1 Oct 2005
Thieden E, Collins S M, Philipsen P A, Murphy G M, Wulf H C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Skin cancer, caused by solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation, is a growing problem in Europe. Reliable data on occupational exposure of outdoor workers are needed to develop protective strategies. OBJECTIVES: To compare UV radiation exposure patterns between outdoor workers in two European populations. METHODS: Fifty-three gardeners, 31 Irish and 22 Danish (age range 24-69 years) wore personal UV...
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