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Meteorology Charles A. Giannetta Meteorologist - Professor "S K I N C A N C E R"
Now-a-days more people are having more out-of-doors activity. Spending more time in the Sun. This gives over exposure to the Sun's hazardous UV Rays. The worst time of day one should be exposed to the Sun's UV Rays is between the hours of 10am and 2pm. This is when the Sun's Rays are more direct, and one came become sunburned in a very short and overexpose to the Sun's UV Radiation, which can cause health problems such as Skin Cancer...Cataracts of our eyes. Light complexation people are more suggestible than others alone with older and young children and babies.
"Ultra Violet Rays"
Ultra Violet Rays are divided into UVA, UVB, and UVC rays. This radiating is not visible from the Sun..
"UVA RAYS"
UVA Rays...Approximate wavelength: 320 to 400 nanometers. UVA rays penetratwe deeply into the skin. After prolonged times of exposure can cause skin aging and skin cancer.
"UVB RAYS"
UVB: Ultraviolet light, type B - rays of light from the sun that are not visible. Can cause damage to the skin. Approximate wavelength: 285 to 320 nanometers. Help produce sin aging and cancer.
"UVC"
Short wavelength ultraviolet rays (200 to 290 nm) which are absorbed by the earth's ozone layer, however, if reaching the Earth, UVC rays are carcinogenic; they are sterilizing rays that can kill small organisms. Sunscreen provides no protection against UVC rays.
"Cataracts"

UV Rays are a major cause of Cataracts world wide. cataract is a cloudy (opaque) area that forms in the eye responsible for focusing and producing clear sharp images.

Meteorology Charles A. Giannetta Meteorologist - Professor "S K I N C A N C E R"
Skin cancer in is the most common form of cancer In the United States, over one million cases each year. One in five will develop skin cancer. "Basal Cell Carcinoma" (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer are rarely fatal but can be disfiguring. "Squamous Cell Carcinoma" (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer. About 250,000+ cases each year. About 2 to 3 thousand deaths per year. People who live to be 65 or over will have skin cancer a least one in their lifetime. Most of these types of skin cancer are associated with the exposure to UV Rays. The incidence the occurrence of "Melanoma" continues to rise. About 60,000+ "Melanomas" will occur each year resulting in about 8,000+ deaths. White males 50+ years old are most common to get "Melanoma". It is proven that UV Radiation is "Carcinogenic" to people.
"SUN SCREEN"
One should not get excessive Sun. Also, use a sunscreen of at least 15 (SPF, Sun Protection Factor. Stay out of the Sun between the hours of 10am and 2pm. That is when the Sun is at its strongest. Wear UV sunglasses to protect your eyes. When out is the Sun, wear white clothing and a brimmed hat.Cover your arms and legs. Do not burn or blister. This helps to damage the skin. When using sunscreen be generous with the amount on your exposed skin,
"Sun Damage Facts."
Most wrinkles, about 99% are caused by the Sun. Prolonged exposure to the Sun can cause skin Cancer, which may lead to death.
"O Z O N E"

Ozone in the stratosphere helps to block out harmful Ultra Violet (UV) radiation from the Sun. 90% of Ozone is located between 6 to 30 miles above the earth.

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