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What is the UV Index?The UV Index is a measurement of the sun UV radiation intensity, the EPA UV Index provides a daily forecast of the expected intensity of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Exposure to sunlight can be fun and enjoyable however, it can be dangerous as well. Over exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation can cause skin damage, such as sunburn, and other serious problems, …

What is UV radiation? Emissions from the sun include light, heat and UV radiation. The UV region covers the wavelength range 100–400 nm and is divided into three bands, UVA, UVB and UVC. All UVC and approximately 90% of UVB radiation are absorbed by ozone, water vapour, oxygen and carbon dioxide. UVA radiation is less affected by the atmosphere. Therefore, the UV radiation reaching t …

THE BASIC SUN PROTECTION MESSAGES • Limit exposure during midday hours. • Seek shade, especially during midday hours, when the sun’s UV rays are at their peak. • Wear protective clothing (UPF50+). • Wear sunglasses. • Wear a broad-brimmed hat to protect the eyes, face and neck. • Protect the eyes with wrap-around design sunglasses or sunglasses with sid …

The sun uv radiation is damaging to your skin and that of your loved ones! Over exposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause short term health effects such as sunburn, wrinkles and sun spots; and long term exposure to ultraviolet radiation can increase the risk of damage to the skin which may cause skin cancer and eventually Melanoma, as well as damage to the eyes which may result in …