Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: The effects of climate change are increasing human exposure to ultraviolet radiation and persons with albinism are among those at increased risk from the consequent negative health impacts, such as skin cancer.⇒ Amidst a warming world, healthcare systems and providers must act urgently to address current health inequalities and protect the health of vulnerable populations, such as persons with albinism, from being eroded further by climate-related impacts.⇒ Persons with albinism must be included in initiatives to protect and educate populations of the risks of sun exposure.In particular, the affordability and availability of appropriate sunscreen products should be increased.Initiatives exist in some countries already, but there are inconsistencies in supply, affordability and product quality, so many persons with albinism remain unprotected.
Source: BMJ Global Health
Authors: Mark T Carew, Mary Keogh, Antoine Gliksohn, Sethu Mbuli-Robertson, Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond
Institutions: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, United Nations
Language: English
Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,679
OpenAlex ID: W4386936378