STORIES UV

Learn all about the sun and especially how to protect themselves , the site http://www.soleil.info Solar Security Association, a collaborating center of the World Health Educational solar fulfills its role perfectly. It also offers a free subscription to the forecast day.

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www.infosoleil.com packed with information and advice. There is also a box of pictures and a section "advertising", aptly describing and critiquing various international campaigns. Other highlights, the site offers not only a subscription to a newsletter, but also expected. Thus, you will receive daily UV index in your place of choice. This information is systematically enhanced by a board "sun smart".

Example of info-tips

• "To protect you from a very high UV, prefer shade to full sun, otherwise: hat, sunglasses, t-shirt and sunscreen on the excess. "
• "If you have a mole that changes its appearance, which grows, which scrapes regularly or who loses his hair: check with your dermatologist. "
• "If you had burns or repeated sunburns, particularly during childhood, consult your dermatologist. "
• "Some perfumes and deodorants can cause allergies and severe burns in the sun. Do not use if you go in the sun. "
• "Taking certain medicines, some anti-inflammatory ointments can cause allergies and serious burns in the sun. Ask your doctor or pharmacist. "
• "The abuse of sunlight is dangerous for health! Overexposure to UV radiation increases the risk of cancer and premature aging of the skin. "
• "A few minutes of sun a day is enough for the synthesis of vitamin D is beneficial to our skeleton. But abuse sun is dangerous for health! "

What is the UV index?

In the manner of the Beaufort Scale which classifies the strength of the wind, UV index expresses the intensity of UV radiation and the risk it poses to health.It is common for a slice of 2 to 4 hours around solar noon (2 to 4 hours around 14 hours in France). Latitude, altitude, date, time, level of ozone and clouds are the main factors of variation in the intensity of UV radiation from the sun.

How to vary the UV index in France?

In France, the UV Index is experiencing very strong variations due mainly to the seasons. At sea level, the UV Index does not exceed the level 1 (low) in winter, while it reached level 7 / 8 (very hot) summer. But with the altitude and the reflection of UV Index can reach levels of around 5 / 6 (high) in February and more than 10 (extreme) in the spring. In departments and overseas territories, mainly in the tropics, UV Index ranges from 7 / 8 (strong) winter and 13/14 in the summer.