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Sydney to cop very high UV radiation

Extreme UV radiation levels warning, Hills News,  Jan. 11, 2013 NOT
only is Sydney suffering from a heatwave, the area is also
experiencing extreme ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels which can be
damaging to people’s skin.
UV levels for Friday, January 11 were recorded by the Bureau of
Meteorology at an extreme level of 13.   While on Saturday, January
12, temperatures are said to reach 42 degrees Celsius with a UV rating
of 12.

Regional manager for western Sydney at the Cancer Council, Rory
Alcock, said UV levels past three could damage skin.

‘‘The UV Index starts from a low level of one to two,’’ Mr Alcock said.

‘‘A level of over three can be strong enough to damage your skin.

‘‘Australia has among the highest ratings of skin cancer. ‘‘Two in
three people will develop skin cancer before the age of 70.’’

For the best protection against UV rays, Mr Alcock recommends a
combination of sun protection
measures……http://www.hillsnews.com.au/story/1230027/extreme-uv-radiation-levels-warning/?cs=12

January 11, 2013 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | health, New South Wales