Ultraviolet radiation related publications

Protecting Workers from Ultraviolet Radiation
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Solar ultraviolet radiation: Global burden of disease from solar ultraviolet radiation
Environmental Burden of Disease Series, No. 13
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Sun protection: an essential element of a health promoting school
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INTERSUN - The global UV Project: A guide and compendium
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Global Solar UV Index
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Sun protection in schools: An educational package to protect children from ultraviolet radiation
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Tourism, tourists and tour operators
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Artificial tanning sunbeds: risk and guidance
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Protection against exposure to ultraviolet radiation
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Environmental Health Criteria (EHC) 160: Ultraviolet radiation
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See also

Sunscreens
IARC Handbooks for Cancer Prevention, Volume 5. Scientific review on the use of sunscreens in skin cancer prevention, mechanism implicated and possible toxicity. Publication by IARC, WHO, Lyon, 2001.

Launch of OzonAction Education Pack for Secondary Schools
16 September 2008
More information
Joint press release

Information for tour operators
Tourism, tourists and tour operators

Report on Global burden of disease from solar ultraviolet radiation
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Sunshine and health information flyer
"How to enjoy the Sun safely" [pdf 530kb]

Health risks and health benefits of UV and Vitamin D
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For meteorological offices, national authorities and media
Downloadable UV Index Graphics

For further information:

INTERSUN Programme
Department of Public Health and Environment
World Health Organization
CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland
Fax: +41 22 791 41 23