What is UV radiation?
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UV radiation is responsible for more than 95% of all skin cancers. The sun emits UV radiation but it isn't connected to sunshine or heat like many think.
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What UV index is best for tanning?
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Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation - AIM at Melanoma Foundation
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Climate Prediction Center - Stratosphere: UV Index: Nature of UV Radiation
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Ultraviolet radiation, Definition, Examples, Effects, Wavelengths, Types, & Facts
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Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation Center for Science Education
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UV Radiation NCEH Environmental Health Features
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UV Light: Definition, Types, Wavelength, Frequency, Sources, Uses
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Learn about Solar UV Radiation and skin cancer
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Ultraviolet Radiation and Sunglasses: How to Protect Your Eyes