Designing a Band for Vehicles' Drivers Induced by Ultraviolet and Infrared Radiations.
Background. Solar radiations that reach the Earth can be divided into ultraviolet, visible light, and infrared. Overexposure to these radiations can facilitate adverse skin diseases such as sunburn, skin cancer, and photoaging. People who drive vehicles for an extended period are likely to develop s...
| Publicado en: | Dermatology Research & Practice pp. 1 - 18 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
12/21/2022
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