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    Melanoma Case Studies

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    However‚ there are ways to prevent and lower the risk of developing this disease. Steps such as avoiding tanning beds because of the harmful ultraviolet rays is a big factor to reducing the likelihood of developing the melanoma. Understanding the effects that the booths may have‚ like premature aging‚ discoloration of the skin‚ wrinkling‚ and harming the eyes and epidermis. Examining the skin

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    hole in the ozone layer appears to let in twice as much ultraviolet radiation as normal‚ according to measurements researchers made there only about two years ago. Over the whole Earth‚ the ozone layer has been depleted‚ or weakened‚ by an average of about 2 percent‚ scientists say Experts are concerned that extra radiation getting through to Earth’s surface could lead to problems in the future. During the next century‚ extra ultraviolet radiation could cause millions of new cases of skin cancer

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    often a result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or from artificial sources‚ such as a tanning bed‚ but can also be a result of windburn or reflected light. Many people deliberately tan their skin by exposure to the sun‚ called sun bathing‚ or by the use of artificial tanning methods. Some people use chemical products which can produce a tanning result without exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The sun’s rays contain two types of ultraviolet radiation that reach your skin:

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    Ecological Services

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    the form of ecological services. Most people take for granted the services that our ecosystems provide at no cost. These services are essential to our way of life and happen behind-the-scenes on a daily basis. Protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays is one such service that we take for granted. Support and growth of plants‚ wildlife‚ and bacteria that supply the majority of medicines is another important service. Unfortunately many of these services are not only taken for granted‚ but

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    Activity 4   Question 1 1 out of 1 points   If you have a light source without a lense‚ such as a candle‚ the amount of light you would receive Selected Answer:    decreases with distance   Question 2 1 out of 1 points   What would it require to have Superman’s X-ray vision? Selected Answer:    all of the above   Activity 5 Question 1 1 out of 1 points   When looking at a bright incandescent light bulb (household bulb) what kind of a spectrum did you see through

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    Tanning

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    schedules find it easy to quickly run to the tanning bed to get the beautiful appealing skin color. Being able to do this would be beneficial to some people because it doesn’t take as long and sitting out in the sun. There is a controlled dosage of the ultraviolet rays to reassure the consumer does not receive too much UV ray‚ this dosages should be spread out over several sessions. A great aspect of tanning is clients get privacy in their own booth. Weight‚ being too white‚ tan lines and uncomfortable bathing

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    Zinc Oxide

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    titanium dioxide. It is also used in coatings for paper. Chinese white is a special grade of zinc white used in artists’ pigments. Because it reflects both UVA and UVB rays of ultraviolet light‚ zinc oxide can be used in ointments‚ creams‚ and lotions to protect against sunburn and other damage to the skin caused by ultraviolet light (see sunscreen). Zinc oxide and stearic acid are important ingredients in the commercial manufacture of rubber goods. A proper mixture of these two compounds allows

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    We all love to go sunbathing and get that lovely tan. Though‚ spending time in the sun is important‚ it should be done in a limited way and not overdone as this can cause health concerns. Before we look into the risks of exposure to sun rays‚ lets take a look at the benefits obtained by spending time under the sun. One of the most important health benefits of sun rays is the production of Vitamin D. This vitamin is necessary for the body to remain strong. Sun rays are also necessary for the production

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    Understanding Uv Radiation

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    include • visible light‚ which gives us the colours we see‚ • infrared radiation which gives us the warmth we feel‚ and • ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Except in extreme situations‚ neither visible light nor infrared radiation from sunlight causes health problems. However‚ ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause harmful effects to the skin. There are three basic types of ultraviolet radiation: • UVA (long-wave UV)‚ • UVB (sunburn UV)‚ and UVC (short-wave UV) Types of UV radiation There are three

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    people wonder why the skin cancer are increasing‚ and how it can be prevented. Overexposure to UV rays and lack of knowledge about skin cancer prevention has caused the rate of skin cancer to go up. Background of the Problem Too much exposure to ultraviolet rays of light causes skin cancer. The two types of UV rays are UVA and UVB. Studies have shown that overexposure to UV rays is the leading cause of skin cancer. It has been discovered that UV radiation damages the DNA in skin. (Gale Group‚ 2015

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