Melanoma appears to be more strongly linked to brief intense sun exposure, such as a serious sunburn, rather than gradual, cumulative exposure.

Cotinine accumulates in hair during hair growth, which results in a measure of long-term, cumulative exposure to tobacco smoke.

This study determined that cumulative exposure to mineral oil and glycol-based fogs were associated with acute and chronic adverse effects on respiratory health.

Alternatively, material extracted from the teeth of people during dental procedures can be used to quantify their cumulative exposure to ionizing radiation.

Cumulative exposure to the sun causes damage to the epidermis (the skin's outer layer) and the dermis (the deeper layer where the skin's framework exists).