ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION

Ultraviolet Radiation

Ultraviolet Radiation

Ultraviolet rays, also referred to as UV rays, are a part of the sun, which warms the Earth with its radiation. There are two kinds of ultraviolet rays, UVA and UVB, differentiated by their wavelengths. Though coming from a natural source, UV rays can also be created in labs and directed through various equipments.

Health Effects of UV Radiation

Continuous and unprotected exposure to ultraviolet rays can be hazardous to health. This is because ultraviolet radiation affects human skin in a number of ways and changes the basic structure of the skin which causes a number ...