UV exposure in cars

@article{Moehrle2003UVEI,
  title={UV exposure in cars},
  author={Matthias Moehrle and Martin Soballa and Manfred Korn},
  journal={Photodermatology},
  year={2003},
  volume={19}
}
Background: There is increasing knowledge about the hazards of solar and ultraviolet (UV) radiation to humans. Although people spend a significant time in cars, data on UV exposure during traveling are lacking. The aim of this study was to obtain basic information on personal UV exposure in cars. 
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