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Yes ultra violet can cause cancer actually they can cause skin cancer.

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Why do you need suntan creams?

To protect you from ultra violet sun rays that can cause skin cancer.


What's Skin cancer?

ultra-violet rays cause skin cancerMost times, it is caused by excessive sun exposure.


What effect is ultra violet rays having on life here on earth?

UV has adverse effects. It can cause skin cancer to living organisms.


What is the dangerous of using ultra violet?

The ultra violet rays can cause sunburn to your skin. Eye protection should also be worn as damage to your retina can cause blindness


What is the color of ultra violet rays?

UV is invisible to humans. There are no ultraviolet colors.


Should you stay in the sun?

Yes, sunlight is good for our body. It stimulates our body to create proteins, just like it helps with photosynthesis in plants. The only thing you need to look out for are UV-rays. The sunlight consists of 'normal' light rays, infrared rays and Ultra-Violet rays. The Ultra-Violet rays are harmful for the human body. It can cause skin cancer when the body is exposed for too long.


What does UV rays stand for?

ultra violet rays


What are the dangers of ultra violet?

Prolonged exposure to UV rays can result in sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer.


Can genetic mutation be sped up by ultra violet rays?

UV rays and other radiation can indeed cause mutation.


What wavelengths of sunlights carry the most energy?

ultra violet rays Actually, it's spelled ultraviolet rays.


What is the name of the sun's hurtful rays?

Ultra Violet Rays


Why decrease of ozone layer is a cause for worry?

Because it is said that the ozone layer is the main barrier against Ultra-violet rays coming from the Sun, and such rays may increase skin cancer and also can increase global warming.