Measurements of the solar UVR protection provided by shade structures in new Zealand primary schools
Measurements of the solar UVR protection provided by shade structures in new Zealand primary schools
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DOI：
10.1562/2004-04-13-ra-138.1
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发表时间：
2004-09-01
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3.3
通讯作者：
Mackay, C
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作者：
Gies, P;Mackay, C
为了减少儿童期受到紫外线辐射的影响，正在小学建立遮阳结构，为儿童提供更安全的户外活动场所。这项研究，以评估现有的和专门建造的遮阳结构在提供太阳紫外线辐射防护的有效性进行了29个这样的结构在10所学校在新西兰。直接和散射的太阳紫外线辐射剂量的阴影结构的中心区域内进行了测量，在学校午休期间使用紫外线辐射敏感的聚砜膜徽章。这些测量结果表明，许多建筑物的紫外线辐射防护系数（PF）为4-8，足以在学校午餐时间提供保护。然而，在所检查的29个构筑物中，只有6个符合建议的紫外线辐射系数要求，即提供全天保护所需的紫外线辐射系数大于15。
To reduce ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure during childhood, shade structures are being erected in primary schools to provide areas where children can more safely undertake outdoor activities. This study to evaluate the effectiveness of existing and purpose built shade structures in providing solar UVR protection was carried out on 29 such structures in 10 schools in New Zealand. Measurements of the direct and scattered solar UVR doses within the central region of the shade structures were made during the school lunch break period using UVR-sensitive polysulfone film badges. These measurements indicate that many of the structures had UVR protection factors (PF) of 4-8, which was sufficient to provide protection during the school lunch hour. However, of the 29 structures examined, only six would meet the suggested requirements of UVR PF greater than 15 required to provide all-day protection.