Radiation, ultraviolet means: The three main types of ultraviolet radiation are ultraviolet A, UVB, and UVC. While ultraviolet C can cause severe damage to human health, the ultraviolet A and B rays cannot penetrate Earth’s protective layer of ozone. It is therefore not a threat to any species of animal, human or plant life.
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What else does Radiation, ultraviolet mean?
However, ultraviolet A and UVB penetrate the ozone layer and reach the Earth’s surface in an attenuated state. Since ultraviolet A is less powerful than UVB, researchers have long believed that ultraviolet B was the only culprit for skin cancers in people who are prone to sunburn and overexposure. However, recent research has shown that ultraviolet A may also be a cause of skin cancer. While ultraviolet B has a higher chance of causing sunburn than UVA, ultraviolet A penetrates deeper into the skin. Ultraviolet A can lead to melanoma, and other forms of skin cancer. Ultraviolet B can cause skin cancer. Skin and cancer experts recommend sunscreens that block ultraviolet A and UVB radiation.
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Radiation, UV: These invisible rays are part of the solar energy. Skin cancer can be caused by ultraviolet radiation.
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Artificial light from tanning lamps, in addition to the natural sunlight, also contains UV A and UV B. The ultraviolet light generated by electric arc lamps is used to heat furnaces and enable motion picture projectors to display movies.
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Although ultraviolet light is harmful, it can help to maintain your health. The production of vitamin D is stimulated when ultraviolet light hits human skin. This promotes bone growth.
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