Ultraviolet Radiation Risks by Felicia Dunbar

Ultraviolet Radiation Risks explores the significant health dangers of UV radiation, a pervasive environmental factor exacerbated by ozone layer depletion. It moves beyond basic sunburn awareness to examine the intricate ways UV exposure causes harm, such as DNA damage and oxidative stress at a cellular level. The book uniquely integrates scientific research with practical advice, emphasizing that understanding these risks is key to effective prevention.

The book progresses logically, first introducing UV radiation's fundamentals, then detailing its biological impacts on human health, followed by an examination of UV-related diseases like skin cancer through epidemiological studies. It concludes with strategies for prevention, including sunscreen use and behavioral changes. This approach ensures readers grasp both the science and the practical steps necessary for sun safety and health fitness.