THE EFFECTS OF UV RAYS TO HUMAN BODY

THE EFFECTS OF UV RAYS TO HUMAN BODY

UV rays are cited as some of the sources of vitamin D in our bodies. However, besides UV rays, other sources of a vitamin can supplement it. According to studies, overexposure to UV rays triggers skin cancer development in humans, which can be dangerous. Additionally, the rays also cause sunburns to human beings. In essence, the effects caused by the rays outweigh its advantages. If that is the case, their attempts at regulating its effects among school children are justifiable. For example, in the united states, some states have legalized the use of sunscreens to control the effects of harmful UV rays, which children are exposed to every day.

The effect of sunscreen on the human body is still unknown. In this regard, therefore, some states have legalized it, while others say it is the major cause of skin cancer. According to Dr. Jennifer Lin, who is co-director of the Melanoma Risk and Prevention Clinic at Brigham and women ‘s hospital, sunscreen has no effects on the human body. She tries to separate fact from fiction by stating that the main component of sunscreen is titanium oxide and zinc oxide, which help absorb harmful sun rays. Basing on Lin’s assertion, banning tanning of those under 17 is wrong, and there is nothing bad to put sunscreen on younger children while at school because it will help them from harmful sun rays. Lastly, parents should help their eight years old to apply sunscreen in the right. Some of under 18 children might not understand the importance of sunscreen to our bodies. The issue banning the use of sunscreen might, in the long run, affect the children as more would get exposed to harmful sun rays which are the main cause of three types of cancer that is, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma.