UV Levels and Sunburn Risk
| Risk of damage to skin | ||||
| UV INDEX | SKIN TYPE | |||
| white (Burns Easily) | white (tanners) | naturally brown | naturally black | |
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low | no risk | no risk | no risk |
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low | no risk | no risk | no risk |
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medium | low | no risk | no risk |
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medium | low | no risk | no risk |
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high | medium | low | no risk |
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high | medium | medium | low |
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very high | high | medium | medium |
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very high | high | medium | medium |
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very high | high | medium | medium |
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very high | high | high | medium |
Low risk
means that there is
nothing to worry about - the sun will not harm you. Redness (erythema) will
appear in 2 hours or more (11:00–15:00 GMT) in a UK summer
Medium risk
means that the sun is not
dangerous, but you should avoid being in direct sunlight for more than 1 to 2
hours. Redness (erythema) will after longer exposition. Burners should apply
skin protection factor (SPF) 15 sun screen. All people should wear UV-A+B sun
glasses
High risk
means you could burn
in 30 to 60 minutes. Try to keep out of direct sunlight, cover up or wear a
sunscreen lotion SPF 15+. Use protective clothing.
Very high risk
means that you could burn severely
in 20 to 30 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight, cover up and use a sunscreen
lotion SPF 15+
People of all skin colour, especially children and babies, can suffer eye
damage, over heating and dehydration as a result of excessive sun exposure.
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