CDMX reports high levels of UV radiation, these are the precautions you should take
This Monday, The Secretariat for Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) published an alert for the population regarding the report of high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in Mexico City.
According to the report, at 12:30 p.m., the UV Index reached a level of 11+, which requires extra protection to avoid health damage. Hours later, the index dropped to level 6, however, this level is still considered high, so authorities called for taking precautions.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a form of invisible energy that comes from the sun and artificial sources, and although in small quantities it is necessary to produce vitamin D, excessive exposure has negative consequences for health. Here we show you its risks and precautions.
You may be interested in: What is kidney failure, the disease that Pope Francis suffers from? Risks from UV radiationSome of the health effects of UV radiation include:
- Sunburn.
- Premature aging.
- Light and dark spots.
- Roughness in the skin.
- Effects on the eyes such as cataracts, the main cause of blindness in the world.
- Eye damage.
- Heat strokes.
Furthermore, according to the World Health Organization, excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation caused around 1.2 million new cases of skin cancer in 2020.
What are the recommendations for protecting yourself from UV radiation?SGIRPC makes the following recommendations:
- Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, especially between 11:00 and 16:00 hours. According to reports, It is not recommended to expose yourself to the sun for more than 27 minutes without protection. , as this could cause sunburn and other skin damage.
- Use sunscreen with SPF 30+ on all exposed skin areas.
- Wear long-sleeved cotton clothing, a hat or cap, and UV-filtering sunglasses.
- Stay in the shade or indoors as much as possible.
- Especially protect young children and older adults, who are more vulnerable to the effects of radiation.
SGIRPC and the Air Quality Monitoring Directorate recommend that citizens stay informed and follow preventive measures to avoid risks associated with UV radiation.
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