Published 2013 | Version v1
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Ultraviolet radiation, sun damage and preventing

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Description

The report focuses on the large impact of health damages due to excessive UV exposure from natural sun. The first part of the report gives background information on factors significantly affecting the intensity of UV radiation. The second part gives an overview of health effects related to UV exposure, with recommendations on how to avoid excessive UV exposure and still enjoy the positive sides of outdoor activity. The report is intended to contribute to informational activities about sun exposure as recommended by the World Health Organisation and the World Meteorology Organisation. (Author)

Availability note (English)

Also available directly in PDF at: http://www.nrpa.no/dav/c2b962e5d6.pdf

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Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Norwegian)
Ultrafiolett straaling, solskader og forebygging

Identifiers

URL
http://www.nrpa.no/dav/c2b962e5d6.pdf;

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
28 p.
ISSN
1891-5191
Report number
NRPA--2013:2

INIS

Country of Publication
Norway
Country of Input or Organization
Norway
INIS RN
44045462
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
CALIBRATION; FORECASTING; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MONITORING; NORWAY; PROBABILISTIC ESTIMATION; QUALITY CONTROL; RADIOMETERS; RELIABILITY; ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
CALCULATION METHODS; CONTROL; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; EUROPE; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; RADIATION DETECTORS; RADIATIONS; SCANDINAVIA; WESTERN EUROPE