[Skin and occupational artificial UV-radiation]. / Haut und berufliche UV-Strahlung künstlicher Quellen.
Hautarzt
; 63(10): 788-95, 2012 Oct.
Article
in De
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23008004
ABSTRACT
In various areas of professional activity, exposure of skin to ultraviolet radiation coming from artificial sources may occur. These UV rays differ from the solar UV radiation due to their intensity and spectrum. We review current developments with the introduction of statutory exposure limit values for jobs with UV radiation from artificial sources, a selection of relevant activities with artificial UV exposure and an overview of the occurrence of skin disorders and dermatologically relevant skin diseases caused by these specific occupational exposures. The latter is relevant for medical advice in occupational dermatology and occupational medicine. On the basis of existing studies on welders and studies regarding occupations with "open flames" (using the example of the glassblower) it is evident that so far no reliable data exist regarding the chronic photodamage or the occurrence of UV-typical skin cancers, but instead clear evidence exists regarding the regular occurrence of acute light damage in these occupations.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Health context:
1_ASSA2030
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2_ODS3
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Skin Neoplasms
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Ultraviolet Rays
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Welding
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Lighting
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Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced
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Occupational Diseases
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
De
Journal:
Hautarzt
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article