
Radiation: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Mar 9, 2016 · What is UV? Everyone is exposed to UV radiation from the sun and an increasing number of people are exposed to artificial sources used in industry, commerce and recreation. …
Radiation: The known health effects of ultraviolet radiation
Jul 16, 2024 · UV-A rays have longer wavelengths than UV-B rays, and thus penetrate deeper into the tissue layers of the eye and the skin. UV-A and UV-B rays also differ from each other …
Ultraviolet radiation - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 21, 2022 · The Global Solar UV index (UVI), an information tool that describes the level of solar UVR at the Earth’s surface, was developed by WHO, the United Nations Environment …
Ultraviolet radiation - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 24, 2025 · Ultraviolet (UV) radiation covers the wavelength range of 100–400 nm, which is a higher frequency and lower wavelength than visible light. UV radiation comes naturally from …
Radiation: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin cancer
Oct 16, 2017 · As ozone levels are depleted, the atmosphere loses more and more of its protective filter function and more solar UV radiation reaches the Earth's surface. It is …
Radiation: The ultraviolet (UV) index
Jun 20, 2022 · What is the UV index? a measure of the level of UV radiation; the values of the index range from zero upward - the higher the UVI, the greater the potential for damage to the …
Rayonnement ultraviolet - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 21, 2022 · Le rayonnement ultraviolet (UV) ne peut être ni vu ni ressenti. Alors que certaines personnes sont exposées à des sources artificielles de rayonnement UV (par exemple en …
Health consequences of excessive solar UV radiation
Jul 25, 2006 · Ultraviolet radiation from the sun causes a considerable global disease burden, including specific cancers, a new World Health Organization (WHO) report finds. Much of the …
Global Malaria Programme - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jan 31, 2018 · Please abide by manufacturer instructions for UV lamp care, ventilation and cleaning in order to ensure that lamps remain effective. Note If using 70% ethanol instead of …
Radiation: Protecting against skin cancer
Jul 16, 2024 · The UV Index (UVI) is a measure of the level of UV radiation. The values of the index range from zero upward - the higher the UVI, the greater the potential for damage to the …