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What you need to know about UV (ultraviolet) radiation

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 27 June 2025 - Categories: Health and Wellbeing
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Ultraviolet, or UV, radiation, comes to earth from the sun. The ozone layer protects those of us on the ground from most of it, but some does reach the surface. Here’s a quick briefing on UV. How to protect yourself When …

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