Investigating the methods and health outcomes of research studies on light pollution and human physiology and behaviour: a systematic review
2022 (English)In: 2022 Joint Conference - 11th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting and 17th International Symposium on the Science and Technology of Lighting, EEDAL/LS:17 2022, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2022Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]
Light at night (LAN) enables humans to extend their lifestyle and exploration, cultivates economic growth, and increases the perception of safety. On the other hand, LAN has been connected to adverse health outcomes, such as circadian disruption, mood effects, and increased breast cancer incidence risk in humans. Studies investigating health outcomes of LAN utilize a variety of methods sometimes resulting in conflicting outcomes. We conducted a systematic review focusing on the experimental methods and health outcomes of LAN studies. While most studies found a negative impact of LAN on human health, lighting conditions were not adequately reported or controlled in many cases. Recommendations are provided for future research studies investigating LAN effects on human health outcomes.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2022.
Keywords [en]
artificial light at night, cancer, circadian rhythm, depression, health, intrusive light, light pollution, satellite, sleep, Behavioral research, Economics, Health risks, Physiology, Pollution, Artificial light, Circadian rhythms, Health outcomes, Research studies, Diseases
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:ri:diva-61418Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85142295913ISBN: 9782492754005 (print)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ri-61418DiVA, id: diva2:1718010
Conference
Joint Conference on 11th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting and 17th International Symposium on the Science and Technology of Lighting, EEDAL/LS:17 2022, 1 June 2022 through 3 June 2022
Note
Conference code: 183966; Export Date: 7 December 2022; Conference Paper
2022-12-122022-12-122023-05-25Bibliographically approved