UV index
Solar radiation measure
The UV index is a scale measuring the intensity of ultraviolet radiation from the sun at a given time and place.
Higher numbers indicate greater risk of skin damage from sun exposure.
Weather reports include UV index readings to help people decide on sun protection: The UV index hits 10 today—wear sunscreen.
- sunburnUV-induced skin inflammation
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- skin cancerMalignancy of the dermis
- erythemaCutaneous vascular flushing
- UV radiationInvisible high-energy light waves
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UV indexshade
Darkness from blocked light
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