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Too much radiation from the sun can permanently damage your skin and could cause skin cancer.

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Q: Why is too much exposure to radiation dangerous?
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Skin cancer can be caused by too much exposure to what?

Ultraviolet radiation that comes from the sun.


If family member has x-ray is it dangerous to pregnant women?

X-rays are only possibly dangerous to the person being x-rayed. The possible danger from the x-rays CAN'T be passed on.


Does radiation therapy affect the lungs and or heart?

Yes, nuclear radiation can affect the lungs. The radiation can be cancerous and dangerous, so try not to breathe too much of it.


Why is sunlight dangerous?

Some of the sunlight exists as ultraviolet light. Too much exposure to this can cause skin cancer.


How would you use ultraviolet in a sentence?

The ultraviolet light of the sun will give you good color, but too much exposure can be dangerous.


Why would a decrease in the density of the ozone layer cause public health problem?

The ozone layer protects us against deadly radiation from the sun (like Ultra Violet and Infrared). A little of this radiation isn't that dangerous (sunbathing). But when you get too much, you can get cancer (to much sunbathing can cause cancer too). A reduced density in the ozone layer could let through too much dangerous radiation, and thus forming a problem to the public health.


3 reasons person would get radiation sickness?

3 reasons people get exposed to radiation poisoning is: Accidental, intentional and without a person's knowledge - mysterious unknown source. The methods of exposure: medical, criminal actions, intentional murder by exposing a person to oral intake of it, inhalation or total body exposure to the radioactive source. Too much exposure to radiation can result in death therefore all businesses, military forces and other places rigorously guard against exposure or the poisoning by radiation.


Is it dangerous to use a loud subwoofer too much in your car?

Exposure to very loud music in a confined space can cause hearing loss over time.


Why workers work far from the source of radiation?

Radiation is dangerous ... Too much kills but even small amounts may eventually cause cancer. Radiation levels decrease as does gravity with the square of the distance from the source. At twice the distance, the rad level becomes 1/4 th as much.


What is an example of a sentence using the word exposure?

while taking a picture. Make sure Exposure settings are correct.


Why shouldn't we stay in the sun?

Too much UV radiation harms the skin cells. Long term exposure over the years can cause wrinkling, discoloration, freckling, and skin cancer.


Can too much exposure to microwaves kill you?

Probably.