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UV Rays and You

  • May 17, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

UVA and UVB rays are types of ultraviolet light from the sun that can bring about skin damage. UVBs are the main cause of sunburn, while UVAs are a big factor in creating wrinkles. Both play a role in the development of skin cancer.

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