
Radiation: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Mar 9, 2016 · The sun is by far the strongest source of ultraviolet radiation in our environment. Solar emissions include visible light, heat and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Just as visible light …
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 …
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 …
Ultraviolet radiation - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 21, 2022 · Key facts Skin cancers are caused primarily by exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR), either from the sun or from artificial sources such as sunbeds. Globally in 2020, over …
Radiation: The known health effects of ultraviolet radiation
Jul 16, 2024 · UV radiation can cause short- and long-term health effects on the skin. In addition to the well-known short-term effects such as sunburn or allergic reactions, long-term effects …
Rayonnement ultraviolet - World Health Organization (WHO)
Qu’est-ce que le rayonnement ultraviolet ? Dans notre environnement, le soleil est de loin la source de rayonnement ultraviolet la plus importante. Le soleil émet de la lumière, de la …
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation - World Health Organization (WHO)
One in every three cancers diagnosed is a skin cancer. The main factor that predisposes to the development of skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, traditionally from the sun …
Radiation and health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Solar ultraviolet radiation: Global burden of disease from solar ultraviolet radiation Human exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation has important public health implications. Evidence of …
Global solar UV index - a practical guide
Jun 13, 2002 · The Global Solar UV Index (UVI) described in this document is a simple measure of the UV radiation level at the Earth’s surface and an indicator of the potential for skin …
Radiación: ¿cómo afecta la radiación ultravioleta a la salud?
El único efecto beneficioso de la radiación ultravioleta, en particular de la UVB, es la estimulación de la producción de vitamina D. Esta vitamina es importante porque mejora la absorción del …