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sun exposure  

Definition

  • EXPOSURE TO THE sun is associated with several health problems. The immediate effect of excessive exposure to sunlight is sunburn—a radiation burn that can result in permanent damage to and premature aging of the skin. [Source: Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society; Sun Exposure]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-TWTFRKD5-7

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