OZ2

Sunburn and screening

  • Sun radiates a spectrum of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR)

  • Parts of EMR correspond to energy required to break chemical bonds

    • eg DNA

  • Leads to gene damage and skin cancer

  • Most damaging is UV

  • Sunscreens absorb high energy UV

  • Often contain Benzene rings

Atmospheric Screening

  • Ozone absorbs UV very well

  • Includes UV-B and UV-C

  • Ozone is a pollutant at ground level

    • Photochemical smog