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  1. Radiation: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation

    Mar 9, 2016 · What is the difference between UVA, UVB and UVC? The three types of UV radiation are classified according to their wavelength. They differ in their biological activity and the extent to which …

  2. 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 the sun, but it …

  3. Radiación: ¿cómo afecta la radiación ultravioleta a la salud?

    La radiación ultravioleta A (UVA) tiene una longitud de onda más larga que la radiación B (UVB) y penetra más profundamente en las capas del ojo y de la piel. Además, emite menos energía que la …

  4. Radiación ultravioleta - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Resumen La radiación ultravioleta no puede verse ni sentirse. Aunque algunas personas están expuestas a fuentes artificiales de esta radiación (por ejemplo, en la medicina, la industria, para la …

  5. Rayonnement ultraviolet - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Dans notre environnement, le soleil est de loin la source de rayonnement ultraviolet la plus importante. Le soleil émet de la lumière, de la chaleur et des rayons ultraviolets (UV). Exactement comme la …

  6. 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 like skin …

  7. Webinar: Disinfection using Ultraviolet Radiation

    Dec 17, 2021 · BackgroundThe ability of ultraviolet radiation to disinfect water, surfaces and air has been known for over a hundred years. In the last few decades, the primary application across the …

  8. 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 skin and …

  9. 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 damage. It serves …

  10. Radiation: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin cancer

    Oct 16, 2017 · The incidence of both non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancers has been increasing over the past decades. Currently, between 2 and 3 million non-melanoma skin cancers and 132,000 …