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ultraviolet radiation (UVR)

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Description

Invisible rays of light that are part of the energy that comes from the sun. It may also come from sun lamps or tanning beds.

The 3 types of ultraviolet radiation are ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet C (UVC). Ultraviolet radiation can burn the skin and cause skin cancer.