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OBJECTIVES:To test the hypothesis that the unexpectedly low prevalence of winter depression in Iceland is explained by Icelanders enjoying more daylight, during the winter months, than allocated to them by latitude. METHODS:A conventional photometer was applied to measure illuminance on a horizontal surface at 64 degrees 8.8' N and 21 degrees 55.8' W every minute throughout the year. The illuminance thus measured was compared with computed illuminance, based on theoretical upper bounds. RESULTS:Daylight availability proved to be, on average, 60% of the theoretical upper bounds derived using clear sky conditions. Snow cover did not, on average, cause a significant increase in daylight availability. Great variability was observed in illuminance from day to day, as well as within days. CONCLUSIONS:Average daylight availability does not explain the lower than expected prevalence of winter depression in Iceland. The great variability in illuminance might, however, affect the expression of winter depression, as could daylight quality and genetic factors.
journal_name
Int J Circumpolar Healthjournal_title
International journal of circumpolar healthauthors
Axelsson J,Ragnarsdóttir S,Pind J,Sigbjörnsson Rdoi
10.3402/ijch.v63i3.17736subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2004-09-01 00:00:00pages
267-76issue
3eissn
1239-9736issn
2242-3982journal_volume
63pub_type
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