Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Sun Protection Factor

A measure of relative protection provided by SUNSCREENING AGENTS against burns due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from a light source.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A measure of relative protection provided by SUNSCREENING AGENTS against burns due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from a light source.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Factor, Sun Protection
  • Factors, Sun Protection
  • Protection Factor, Sun
  • Protection Factors, Sun
  • Sun Protection Factors

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10 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2012

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Previous Indexing

  • Sunscreening Agents (1982-2011)

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  1. E05.196w.867w.917
  2. E05.799w.890

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sun Protection Factor. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D059405. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D059405
  2. Sun Protection Factor. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1421262