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UV Radiation - Coggle Diagram
UV Radiation
Negative effects of UV
Skin cancer
cataracts and other eye damage
immune system suppression
Premature ageing and other skin damage
How can we prevent these negative effects of UV
wear a wide-brim hat to shade your face, ears, neck, nose etc
wear sunglasses
use sunscreen
How can we get vitamin D?
spend time in sunlight
consume fatty fish and seafood
eat more mushrooms
include egg yolks in your diet
take supplements
What is UV?
ultraviolet is a form of electromagnetic radiation
Positive effects of UV
Production of vitamin D
What is vitamin D?
Vitamin D is essential to human health.
It helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus through food.
assists bone health