Sun exposure and health

There is well established evidence that exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun can lead to skin cancer and eye damage. For best protection use a combination of sun protection measures.

Study reports that sunburn can still happen, even if the UV index is below 3.

Study shows association with high birth weights, childhood UV exposure and early age melanoma.

Compact fluorescent lights and health

There is no established evidence that the low levels of ultraviolet radiation from compact fluorescent lights are a risk to health for normal population skin types.

Study shows the best way to apply sunscreen to reduce the risk of skin cancer.

Ultraviolet radation data - information for developers

Realtime UV data is available for developers for use in applications, such as mobile device applications.

Ultraviolet radiation model

<p>Use this chart to see the typical&nbsp;maximum UV index throughout the year at our monitoring sites.</p>

ARPANSA leads the way as a SunSmart workplace

Assistant Minister for Health, The Hon Dr David Gillespie and Cancer Council Victoria Prevention Director Craig Sinclair officially named ARPANSA a SunSmart workplace.

Ultraviolet radiation exposure and dose explained

An explanation of ultraviolet radiation exposure and ultraviolet radiation dose.

Sun exposure and skin cancer, and the puzzle of cutaneous melanoma: A perspective on Fears et al. Mathematical models of age and ultraviolet effects on the incidence of skin cancer among whites in the United States. Am J Epidemiol. 1977; 105: 420-427.

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