Effects of Uv Rays
Effects of UV Rays
Agnes Berisha
Baker College of Auburn Hills
July 8, 2010
CONFIRMATION OF AUTHORSHIP: I certify that I am the author of this paper and any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas, or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certified that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course.
Signature: ________________________________________ There are more benefits that come with the exposure to the sun than harm. Vitamin D that our body produces when we are exposed to the sun is very efficient in curing so many diseases. It protects from arthritis, diabetes, infectious diseases, multiple sclerosis and some kinds of cancer, just to name a few. Getting some sun is essential to human health despite the risks of skin cancer. Earth’s atmosphere blocks 98.7 percent of the sun’s UV rays. The other 2.3 percent that we are exposed to, have both beneficial and harmful effects. We need to focus on the benefits, because we have way more of them. The only harm it does to our body is skin cancer, which by being more careful we can protect from. The benefits of the vitamin D would start with stronger bones, muscles and immune system. It is also helpful to those with skin conditions, and sunlight helps our moods, people are so much happier when it is sunny outside, than if it is cloudy. It is also proven that the sunlight kills viruses and bacteria (Positive and negative effects of UV, 2008). We all know the risks that come from the UV ray exposure, but we also know that we need UV rays for our body to produce Vitamin D. A lot of people knowing that there are risks from sun exposure still like to tan, and enjoy the way they look with the darker skin. It makes us look really good and feel even better. Good to know that we are not only harming are body, but giving some benefits as well. Dr. Michael F. Hulk says “Vitamin
Agnes Berisha
Baker College of Auburn Hills
July 8, 2010
CONFIRMATION OF AUTHORSHIP: I certify that I am the author of this paper and any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas, or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certified that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course.
Signature: ________________________________________ There are more benefits that come with the exposure to the sun than harm. Vitamin D that our body produces when we are exposed to the sun is very efficient in curing so many diseases. It protects from arthritis, diabetes, infectious diseases, multiple sclerosis and some kinds of cancer, just to name a few. Getting some sun is essential to human health despite the risks of skin cancer. Earth’s atmosphere blocks 98.7 percent of the sun’s UV rays. The other 2.3 percent that we are exposed to, have both beneficial and harmful effects. We need to focus on the benefits, because we have way more of them. The only harm it does to our body is skin cancer, which by being more careful we can protect from. The benefits of the vitamin D would start with stronger bones, muscles and immune system. It is also helpful to those with skin conditions, and sunlight helps our moods, people are so much happier when it is sunny outside, than if it is cloudy. It is also proven that the sunlight kills viruses and bacteria (Positive and negative effects of UV, 2008). We all know the risks that come from the UV ray exposure, but we also know that we need UV rays for our body to produce Vitamin D. A lot of people knowing that there are risks from sun exposure still like to tan, and enjoy the way they look with the darker skin. It makes us look really good and feel even better. Good to know that we are not only harming are body, but giving some benefits as well. Dr. Michael F. Hulk says “Vitamin
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