Mohammadbeigi A

Dr, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Research Center for Environmental Air Pollutants, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran

Publications

• Original Article   
  Seasonal Variation in Exposure Level of Types A and B Ultraviolet Radiation: An Environmental Skin Carcinogen
  Author(s): Rafieepour A, Ghamari F, Mohammadbeigi A* and Asghari M
  
  Background: The main source of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is the sun, affecting organs such as the skin, eyes, and immune system. According to American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist (ACGIH) reports, the amount of UVR reaching the Earth’s surface is increasing yearly and is responsible for an increase in solar radiationâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?related diseases. Aims: To investigate the amount of UVR reaching the Earth’s surface and understand the risk of UVR on disease among outdoor laborers in one of the central provinces of Iran. Materials and Methods: Arak city was divided into two geographic areas, and the weekly measurement of UVR was done in three locations) asphalt, grass and rooftop). To measure UVR, Hanger UV spectrometer, standard deviation (SD8âÃ?Â?Ã?Â?A), and SD8âÃ?Â?Ã?Â?B detectors were used. Amounts of UVR for a consecutive year and varyin.. Read More»