Stratospheric ozone depletion

The chief medical concern of ozone depletion is that it will lead to enhanced levels of UV-B radiation, which may damage biological systems. The effect of diminishing ozone on the eyes and skin is discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Lancet (British edition) 1993-11, Vol.342 (8880), p.1156-1158
1. Verfasser:	Lloyd, S.A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Air. Soil. Water. Waste. Feeding Atmosphere Biological and medical sciences Carcinoma, Basal Cell - etiology Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - etiology Chlorofluorocarbons Environment. Living conditions Eye Diseases - etiology Eyes & eyesight Humans Medical sciences Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - etiology Ozone Ozone depletion Public health. Hygiene Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine Skin Skin cancer Skin Neoplasms - etiology Ultraviolet radiation Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects
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Zusammenfassung:	The chief medical concern of ozone depletion is that it will lead to enhanced levels of UV-B radiation, which may damage biological systems. The effect of diminishing ozone on the eyes and skin is discussed.
ISSN:	0140-6736 1474-547X
DOI:	10.1016/0140-6736(93)92130-L