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This page summarises Chapter 13 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on solar radiation and public health. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard:...
Space weather events pose a risk to technology, infrastructure, electrical systems and, to a limited extent, public health.
Description of ultraviolet radiation (UVR), its sources and advice on protection from exposure.
Ultraviolet protection factors (UPF) and sun protection factors - how they're measured for clothing and suntan cream.
A programme of research to understand the health effects of exposure to ionising radiation.
The use of ionising radiation in medicine, including recommended dose measurements and guidance on safe radiology practice.
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