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Sun exposure is particularly important for the subsequent risk of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer1,2.
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Moehrle, M., Garbe, C. (1999). UV-Exposure of Mountain Guides and Ski Instructors- Personal Uv-Dosimetry by Bacillus Subtilis- Pore Films. In: Holick, M.F., Jung, E.G. (eds) Biologic Effects of Light 1998. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5051-8_44
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