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Science 11 Jun 2026

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

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During the May heatwave UV levels were unusually high across much of. The UK for the time of year. Some exposure to UV is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and. Can cause skin cancer. UV radiation is emitted by the Sun and penetrates the Earth's atmosphere. It can lead to skin cancer by damaging DNA in skin cells. UV also plays a substantial role in skin ageing, contributing to wrinkles and loosened folds. "Every exposure to UV, especially every sunburn, increases our risk of skin. Cancer," says Prof Dorothy Bennett, from St George's, University of London.

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What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

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