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UV radiation is harmful to skin. It causes skin cancer.

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What percentage of skin cancer is caused by the sun?

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What factor that contributes to cancer increases with exposure to the sun?

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Skin cancer can be caused by too much exposure to what?

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What is the type of radiation which tans or burns human skin is called?

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Which type of radiation can cause a suntan?

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