RT Journal Article
T1 Effects of solar radiation and an update on photoprotection
A1 Garnacho Saucedo, Gloria M.
A1 Salido-Vallejo, Rafael
A1 Moreno Gimenez, Jose Carlos
K1 Ultraviolet
K1 Photoprotection
K1 Visible tight
K1 Photocarcinogenesis
K1 Sunburn
K1 Ultraviolet-radiation
K1 Sun protection
K1 Human skin
K1 Sunscreen
K1 Children
K1 Exposure
K1 Melanoma
K1 Adolescents
K1 Photodamage
K1 Prevention
AB Sunburn, immunodepression, photoaging, and photocarcinogenesis, are some of the most significant adverse effects of solar radiation in humans. Children are population group of special vulnerability, due to the fact that exposure to the sun has more pronounced biological effects compared to adults. Furthermore, childhood is a critical period for promoting the development of photo damage and photocarcinogenesis in the later stages of life if adequate measures at not put into place. This is because it is estimated that between 18 and 20 years of age is when 40% to 50% of the accumulative exposure to ultraviolet radiation up to 60 years of age is received. The most important strategy for the photoprotection of children is changes in behaviour and habits associated with exposure to the sun at all levels (school, society, family, etc.). Resorting to the shade, reduction in overall time of exposure to the sun, and physical protection (clothes, hats, and sunglasses) are the best and least costly photoprotection strategies. The photoprotectors must be incorporated into the daily routine of children in the same way as adults, and must complete a series of requirements in order to make them effective, safe, and in line with the environment. (C) 2020 Asociacion Espanola de Pediatria. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L.U.
PB Ediciones doyma s a
SN 1695-4033
YR 2020
FD 2020-06-01
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/18691
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/18691
LA es
DS RISalud
RD Apr 5, 2025