We've all heard the phrase “a healthy tan”, but there's no such thing. Tanning is the body's attempt to protect itself from damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The UV radiation that reaches the Earth's surface is mainly UVA and part of UVB. Nearly half of the daytime total of the most harmful UVB radiation is received between 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon.
Even on a cloudy day, UVB radiation can burn you in the sun. The intensity of the UV rays in the UV tube decreases with time of use, so it is recommended to use a UV tube with only 6000 hours of burning time. To ensure safety, it is important to follow certain guidelines when it comes to UV light burning hours.
Sun Safety
The National Meteorological Services' UV Index predicts the next day's UV radiation levels on a scale of 1 to 11+.This information helps people plan how to protect themselves from the sun. Current UV Index Forecast (updated daily) This web page provides daily UV index data in map and text form for major cities in the United States. An official United States government website Official websites use.gov. The .gov website belongs to an official United States government organization. Sun Safety This web page contains historical information about the SunWise program, as well as links to additional resources on sun protection.
UV Index This web page shows the most frequently asked questions about the UV index and provides maps of current and expected UV levels in the United States. SunWise National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) This website provides links to resources and information related to sun protection and safety measures.
