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Some harmful effects due to human exposure to ultraviolet rays would be:
A risk of skin cancer for being out in the sun too long.
Also you could get a sunburn. Which is very painful.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoOne of the most harmful rays {for skin} is UV {Ultra-Violet} rays. That is the only thing that comes to mind when you mention "harmful rays for the human body". Not only can it cause skin cancer, but it can leave your skin burnt red and hurting for days, possibly weeks. Though we need the sun rays, the downfall to getting too much sun is getting skin cancer which is fatal.
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∙ 9y agoUV is not dangerous. UV gives you very important vitamin called as vitamin D. Large amount of UV in tropical sunlight has not created any problems, because of dark color of the skin of the people there. The people from Europe did not get problem for hundreds of centuries, because the amount of UV was too less there. The relocation of people from Europe in USA has exposed them to bright sun light. This situation has created the basic problem. The large scale industrialization has created larger holes in the protective ozone layers. The UV rays with short wave lengths are carcinogenic to the people with fair skin. Such rays can cause cancer of the skin.
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∙ 15y agoAn excessive exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the Sun can cause sunburns. Repeated, long-term excessive exposure to UV is correlated with an increased risk of various kinds of skin diseases and cancers such as melanoma.
However, the lack of sunlight is also associated with diseases, most notably the vitamin deficiency disease "ricketts". Sunlight in moderation is essential for your health and well-being.
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∙ 10y agoShort wave length ultra violets rays are ionising radiations and are very much harmful to your body. They generate free radicals and are potentially carcinogenic. Thanks to your immune system that most of such cancer cells are engulfed by phagocytes. They melanin pigment protects you from such harmful radiations.
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∙ 9y agoIt can damage your skin and your eyes, and too much may lead to skin cancer.
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∙ 15y agoIt produces radiation. It produces radiation.
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What is the value of the ozone layer to the human?
The ozone layer is of value to human as it guards mankind against exposure to the harmful ultraviolet radiation coming from sun.
What human health effect could result from an increase in ultraviolet radiation?
A number of problems may arise due to long exposure to ultraviolet radiations. Some of them are eye cataract and skin cancer.
Compared to visible light ultraviolet radiation is more harmful to human skin and eyes because ultraviolet radiation has a?
higher frequency... resonance with DNA
What is the most harmful type of UV rays?
UV-C is the most harmful type of UV ray. It is the one absorbed by the ozone.
What adverse effect can result from overexposure of human tissues to uv light?
The excess exposure and ultraviolet light dosage can and will result in damage to human tissues. Two forms of damage include burns and inducing cancer causing mutations.
Is a ultraviolet is part of an human eye?
Ultraviolet, commonly known as UV rays, is a part of the electromagnetic radiations with wavelength in the range 400nm-10nm. It is not a part of the human eye. It is intact considered to be harmful the human eye, skin, etc. More information can be found on the link below.
Can human see ultraviolet light?
No, the human cannot see ultraviolet rays with the naked eye.
What if there were no ozone in your atmosphere?
If there was no ozone the harmful ultraviolet radiations of the sun would reach the earth easily and would cause a no. of harmful diseases and problems to the human race. These problems include the skin cancer, eye cataract and the suppression of immune system.
Which term describes the effect of hemolysis on human kidneys?
Enlarging
What has the author Gordon M Heisler written?
Gordon M. Heisler has written: 'Ultraviolet radiation, human health and the urban forest' -- subject(s): Physiological effect, Shade trees, Ultraviolet radiation, Urban forestry
What type of damage to human tissues can result from prolonged exposures to to UV radiation?
The excess exposure and ultraviolet light dosage can and will result in damage to human tissues. Two forms of damage include burns and inducing cancer causing mutations.
Why are the rays of the sun dangerous to us?
Ultra-violet radiation of very short wavelengths can be very harmful to the skin, and are responsible for causing our sunburns. Tanning and natural body pigments prevent the destruction of skin cells by ultraviolet light to a certain extent. But prolonged exposure can cause skin cancer, cataract and damage to the human immune system. However, we are protected from the large amounts that the Sun releases by the layer of Ozone gas in the atmosphere, which absorbs a major part of the small-wavelength rays. A small dose of UV rays is though beneficial to the human body, and can be used to treat some skin deseases as they can kill some harmful bacteria. Scientists today, have developed a UV index to help people protect themselves from these harmful ultraviolet waves.
