Assessing children's ultraviolet radiation exposure: The potential usefulness of a colorimeter

L. Eckhardt, J.A. Mayer, L. Creech, M.R. Johnston, Kong Jong Lui, J.F. Sallis and J.P. Elder

American Journal of Public Health, 1996, vol. 86, issue 12, 1802-1804

Abstract: Objectives. This study evaluated the colorimeter as an objective measure of children's ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure. Methods. Fifty-eight children, ages 6 to 9 years, attended two summer measurement sessions, with 46 attending a subsequent winter session. Results. Comparisons between summer sessions for the L* scale showed that only the upper arm significantly changed in the tanner direction, while b* scale values indicated significant tanning for all body sites. All exposed body sites changed significantly in the less tan direction between summer and winter measurements. Conclusions. Using colorimeters to objectively measure children's UV exposure has potential applications for skin cancer prevention programs.

Date: 1996
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