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  1. 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. …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. 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 …