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Description of ultraviolet radiation (UVR), its sources and advice on protection from exposure.
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) constitutes a significant health risk to people, with the sun being the main source of UVR for most.
Ultraviolet protection factors (UPF) and sun protection factors - how they're measured for clothing and suntan cream.
This publication (Documents of the NRPB volume 13 number 1) contains the conclusions on the health effects of UVR from the AGNIR.
AGNIR report (NRPB vol.13 no.1) considers the health effects from natural and artificial sources of exposure to UVR.
This document contains a synopsis of causation occurring in ultraviolet radiation and the skin.
This report (PHE-CRCE-030) provides scientific evidence to support advice about ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposures and vitamin D
A study on a range of products which were promoted for reducing the risk of catching COVID-19.
This report (HPA-CRCE-020) describes the investigation on the trend of an ongoing survey of solar radiation levels at 6 sites in Great Britain.
Annual monitoring report of ozone and ultraviolet (UV) levels in the UK.
This is the council’s note about non-melanoma skin cancer and occupational exposure to (natural) ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
New funding from the UK Space Agency will boost UK-based space technologies, such as harnessing solar power for reusable spacecraft and new propulsion systems.
Get help to classify electric lamps for import and export.
Advises on how to consider light within the planning system.
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