Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): EIYB (Educational Yield Insights & Breakthroughs)
Articles

IMPACT OF SOLAR RADIATION AND HIGH TEMPERATURES ON WORKERS’ HEALTH

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  • Sadullayeva Xosiyat Abduraxmonovna; Nigmatullayeva Dilafruz Jurakulovna; Ikramova Nargiza Alisher qizi; Ergashov Bekzod O‘ktam o‘g‘li; Norqulov Sardor Jumaniyozovich
Sadullayeva Xosiyat Abduraxmonovna; Nigmatullayeva Dilafruz Jurakulovna; Ikramova Nargiza Alisher qizi; Ergashov Bekzod O‘ktam o‘g‘li; Norqulov Sardor Jumaniyozovich
Tashkent State Medical University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Published 2026-06-08

Keywords

  • solar radiation, ultraviolet radiation, heat stress, high temperature, workers’ health, occupational risk factors, dehydration, chronic kidney disease, climate change, occupational hygiene.

Abstract

The aim of this literature review was to systematically analyze contemporary scientific evidence regarding the effects of solar radiation and high temperatures on the health of outdoor workers. Scientific articles published between 2015 and 2025 were retrieved and analyzed from the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases. The findings indicate that exposure to elevated temperatures and ultraviolet radiation is associated with heat stress, dehydration, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disorders, dermatological pathologies, and reduced work productivity. In the context of climate change, the necessity of improving preventive and occupational hygiene measures to protect workers’ health has been identified.

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