Published On October 17, 2023
Journal Issue LJRS Volume 23 Issue 16

Human Well-Being in the Age of Artificial Lighting

Dr Oktay Akanpina
Dr Oktay Akanpina
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Abstract

Our modern lifestyle exposes us to arƟficial lighƟng in higher frequencies compared to our ancestors and it contradicts the process of the evoluƟon of the human body and our vital systems. In this review paper, the effects of constant exposure to arƟficial lighƟng (especially from light-emiƫng diodes (LEDs)) on human well-being are quesƟoned by taking the circadian rhythm and melatonin levels into account. Also, the rapid increase in light polluƟon and current documentaƟon technology are reviewed to understand the correlaƟon between LED-based luminaire usage and either the expected increase or decrease of documented light polluƟon in the future. Lastly newly developing mulƟlayer LED systems are noted as a means of curbing the short wavelength of the LEDs which are proven to have detrimental effects on the circadian rhythm and, hence human well-being.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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The datasets used in this study are openly available at [repository link] and the source code is available on GitHub at [GitHub link].

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This work did not receive any external funding.

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