Radiación Ultravioleta Y su efecto en la salud

Abstract

Excessive sun exposure can have harmful effects on human health. Ultraviolet radiation is primarily responsiblefor the harmful effects of solar radiation on the body, can cause immediate injuries rangingfrom slight redness ofthe skin to real burns or injuries late as photoaging, photosensitivity, actinic keratosis, skin cancer and cataracts. Today, there is no doubt about the dangers of spending time in the sun, but do not take precautions to avoid the consequences of cumulative solar radiation, which is why the importance of adopting healthy habits from exposure to ultraviolet radiation, especial/y in the first years of lije. The idea is to raise awareness of the importance and necessity of caring far the skin to avoid prolonged sun exposure.

Keywords

• Radiation
• ultraviolet radiation
• UV index
• prevention