The ability of UV radiation to penetrate human tissue depends on wavelength. UV-A is the most penetrating among the UV groups and it can cause skin damage and cataract formation. UV-B is the most ...
Skin Radiation can burn skin or cause cancer. Bone marrow Radiation can cause leukaemia and other diseases of the blood. Radiation can burn skin or cause cancer.
Reproductive organs High doses can cause sterility or mutations. Skin Radiation can burn skin or cause cancer. Bone marrow Radiation can cause leukaemia and other diseases of the blood.
Erythema means reddening of the skin due to inflammation which is usually a result of accumulation of cells of the immune system and chemicals these cells release. There can be many reasons for the ...
In this chapter, you will examine the Sun’s radiation by investigating its composition and effects on our health. You may be aware that applying sunscreen protects your skin against sunlight. Here you ...
Skin injury is related to the peak skin dose (PSD ... (Adapted and reprinted with permission of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, ...