Monday, May 02, 2005

Some Sun Facts

Know Some Sun Facts for this Summer from Ekendra

  • Anyone can get sunburn.

  • Sun causes visible and invisible damage to the skin.

  • UV Rays are more intense between 10 am to 2pm.

  • There is more exposure of UV radiations in summer than in winter.

  • There is more concentration in tropical locations near the equator.

  • Harmful ultraviolet rays [UV] reflect off water, concrete, sand and snow. UV rays also reach below the surface of water.

  • There is more radiation at high altitude like mountains.

  • Even ona cloudy day 80% of the sun's ultraviolet rays pass through the clouds.

  • Prolonged unprotected exposure to sun speeds up aging and causes early appearance of wrinkles.

  • Protecting skin from sun rays could prevent about 80% of skin cancers and premature agiging of skin.

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