Measurement of solar ultraviolet radiation intensity type A and B in Qazvin (2013-14)

SA Babaee; B Pourarjomand; A Ahmadzadeh

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Measurement of solar ultraviolet radiation intensity type A and B in Qazvin (2013-14)

Author(s):

SA Babaee^,*,

B Pourarjomand,

A Ahmadzadeh

Journal of Inflammatory Diseases:Vol. 20, issue 3; 39-33

Article type:Research Article

How to Cite:SA BabaeeB PourarjomandA AhmadzadehMeasurement of solar ultraviolet radiation intensity type A and B in Qazvin (2013-14).J Inflamm Dis.20(3):e155971.

Abstract

Background: Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is considered one of the most important biological risk factors in the world. Most health damages from solar ultraviolet radiation at ground level are mainly caused by UVA and UVB spectrums. Objective: The aim of this study was to Measure the solar ultraviolet radiation intensity type A and B in Qazvin city. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the intensity of solar ultraviolet radiation type A and B was measured in Qazvin on years of 2013-14 (during one year) every monthly at three times, in the morning, afternoon and evening by using a UV Radiometer. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings: The maximum average intensity of UVA and UVB rays during the one year with 28.36±1.88 W/m2 and 0.156±0.035 W/m2 respectively was in Tir month (June 22–July 22) and the minimum average intensity of UVA and UVB rays with 10.36±0.83 W/m2 and 0.041±0.010 W/m2 respectively was in Dai month (December 22–January 20). Conclusion: With regards to the results, it is recommended that individuals were less exposed to exposure time with direct sunshine and use appropriate protective measures such as; wear appropriate clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Keywords

Solar Ultraviolet Radiation

UVA

UVB

Qazvin

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