Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology, cilt.12, sa.4, ss.1689-1699, 2011 (SCI-Expanded)
To assess and alert public on the seasonal ultraviolet radiation levels were the main aims of this study. UV, humidity and temperature measurements were performed at 4 locations in Aydin. The UV dose is expressed in minimum erythemal dose per h (MED/h). Data were collected for a week in the cloudless day between 8.00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m. A questionnaire was performed among young adults in the main campus of Adnan Menderes University, Aydin. The highest values of MED/h were measured in summer days around 2.00 p.m. in Aydin province. Correlations were found between the values of temperature, humidity and MEDs/h. Most of the participants reported that they do not have enough information about UV radiations and that they usually do their outdoor activities in the afternoons. The high UV exposure is observed through the April to October in Aydin. Although skin cancer is first most common cancer form in Aydin province, there is no alarming system in this issue. Furthermore, educated young adults have inefficient information about the harmful effects of UV radiation. UV index value should accept as a quick monitoring indicator for the level of UV radiation and the UV precautions which have to be taken by the public.