Appendix: Weather Data
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T. B. Fitpatrick of the Harvard Medical School developed a categorization of
skin types 1 through 6 which were adopted by Environment Canada. These
skin types are detailed in Table 3b below.
Note: More about the Fitzpatrick Skin Types is available in: Fitzpatrick TB. Editorial: the validity and prac-
ticality of sun-reactive skin types I through VI. Arch Dermatol 1988; 124:869-871
3 - Usually tans,
sometimes burns
Light tan; brown, or olive;
distinctly pigmented
Rarely burns; shows moderately rapid tanning re-
sponse
4 - Always tans;
rarely burns
Brown, dark brown, or black Rarely burns; shows very rapid tanning response
TABLE A3: ENVIRONMENT CANADA SKIN TYPES AND REACTION TO THE SUN
SKIN TYPE SKIN COLOR HISTORY OF TANNING & SUNBURNING
I White Always burns easily, never tans
II White Always burns easily, tans minimally
III Light Brown Burns moderately, tans gradually
IV Moderate Brown Burns minimally, tans well
V Dark Brown Burns rarely, tans profusely
VI Black Never burns, deep pigmentation
TABLE A2: EPA SKIN PHOTOTYPES
SKIN PHOTOTYPE SKIN COLOR TANNING & SUNBURN HISTORY
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