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Ultraviolet protection factors (UPF) and sun protection factors - how they're measured for clothing and suntan cream.
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:...
Description of ultraviolet radiation (UVR), its sources and advice on protection from exposure.
Product Recall for Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50+ sunscreen presenting a serious health risk.
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The government plans to crack down on illegal underage sunbed use to cut cancer risks to teenagers.
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