Relationship between practices of eye protection against solar ultraviolet radiation and cataract in a rural area
Journal
PloS One
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
7
Date Issued
2021
Author(s)
Abstract
Cataract is a public health concern worldwide that differentially affects rural residents of outlying islands where ultraviolet radiation (UVR) may have greater penetration because of less shading.
Subjects
EXPOSURE; POPULATION; SUNGLASSES; KNOWLEDGE; SETTINGS; BEHAVIOR; LIGHT; RISK; AGE
SDGs
Other Subjects
adult; cataract; clothing; human; male; middle aged; occupational exposure; radiation protection; solar energy; ultraviolet radiation; Adult; Cataract; Clothing; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Occupational Exposure; Radiation Protection; Solar Energy; Ultraviolet Rays
Publisher
PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
Type
journal article