Ultraviolet radiation - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 24, 2025 · Ultraviolet (UV) radiation covers the wavelength range of 100–400 nm, which is a higher frequency and lower wavelength than visible light. UV radiation comes naturally from …
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Raising awareness on ultraviolet radiation
Jul 24, 2025 · Raising awareness on ultraviolet radiation Small amounts of ultraviolet (UV) radiation are essential to produce vitamin D in people, yet overexposure to sunlight may result …
WHO’s “Beat the Heat” initiative making strides to protect workers …
Jun 12, 2025 · The project aims to protect workers, attendees, and local communities from extreme heat and other environmental hazards, such as solar UV exposure, and outdoor air …
Radiation: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Mar 9, 2016 · What is UV? Everyone is exposed to UV radiation from the sun and an increasing number of people are exposed to artificial sources used in industry, commerce and recreation. …
Initiative against extreme heat and health risks in workplaces and ...
Beat the Heat is a initiative under WHO’s Sport for Health programme, developed in collaboration with FIFA. It aims to protect the health and safety of workers, spectators, and communities by …
Les effets connus des UV sur la santé
Les UV-A ont une longueur d’onde supérieure à celle des UV-B et pénètrent donc plus profondément dans les couches de l’œil et de la peau. En outre, les UV-A dégagent moins …
Ultraviolet radiation - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 21, 2022 · The Global Solar UV index (UVI), an information tool that describes the level of solar UVR at the Earth’s surface, was developed by WHO, the United Nations Environment …
Radiation: The known health effects of ultraviolet radiation
Jul 16, 2024 · UV radiation can cause short- and long-term health effects on the skin. In addition to the well-known short-term effects such as sunburn or allergic reactions, long-term effects …
УФ-индекс - World Health Organization (WHO)
УФ-индекс – это показатель, характеризующий уровень ультрафиолетового излучения. УФ ...