Science Awareness 2

Science Awareness
Good day everyone! before we start, Id gladly introduce you first to our group
members……….(introduce)………… and we are the group 5.
As we all know, the temperature of our environment is rising due to climate change and that leads
to much more heat. When we go out we can never avoid the heat of the sun especially when
we do outdoor activities (scenario). The damage of sun exposure can accumulate over time, leading
to skin that looks prematurely aged. It can cause wrinkles, dark spots, freckles, and other issues
as well as pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions.
How is the sun harmful to humans?

You may ask, well when you get too much sun exposure, ultraviolet (UV) rays can reach the
inner layers of skin, which can cause skin cells to die, become damaged, or develop cancer.
In addition, the sun can make you sick from just one severe sunburn. Your skin may turn red
and blister while you’re still out in the sun, or it may not occur for several hours. In the meantime,
you could develop sun poisoning, which can cause symptoms that include the following:
• Pain
• Tingling
• Swelling
• Headache
• Fever
• Chills
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Dehydration
We can lessen the radiation of the sun by using proper protection like:
Clothing
When possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and skirts, which can provide protection
from UV rays.
Hat
For the most protection, wear a hat that has a brim all the way around that shades your face,
ears, and the back of your neck. A darker hat may offer more UV protection.
Sunglasses
Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts. They also protect
the tender skin around your eyes from sun exposure.
Sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays offer the best protection.
Sunscreen
Put on broad spectrum sunscreen that filters out both UVA and UVB rays and has an SPF of
15 or higher before you go outside. Don’t forget to put a thick layer on all exposed skin.
SPF. Sunscreens are assigned a sun protection factor (SPF), which is a number that rates how
well they filter out UV rays. Higher numbers indicate more protection. You should use a broad
spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher.
Reapplication. Sunscreen wears off. Put it on again if you stay out in the sun for more than 2
hours and after swimming, sweating, or toweling off.
Expiration date. Check the sunscreen’s expiration date. Sunscreen without an expiration date has
a shelf life of no more than 3 years. Its shelf life is shorter if it has been exposed to high temperatures.
……..NEXT SCENARIO……
WHAT IS BLUE LIGHT?

“Blue light, also known as Artificial Visible Light (AVL) and High Energy Visible Light (HEVL),
is the spectrum of light that is very close in wavelength to ultraviolet light,” says Loretta Ciraldo,.
“The sun emits large amounts blue light, which is why the sky is blue. Digital devices, including
our cell phones and computer screens, also emit blue light but in smaller quantities so we don't
see it as intensely as the sky’s blue hue.”Like the UV rays emitted from the sun, blue light has
a short wavelength. But when high amounts of blue light are emitted (say from our computers
and phones), it can damage deep layers of the skin and cause premature aging and skin cancer.
The time we spend using our devices, holding them close to our face and eyes, adds up—that’
s where health issues begin to arise. Statistics show that millennials check their smartphones 157
times per day, in comparison to older adults, who check their phones only about 30 times per
day. That means millennials are at a much higher risk of blue light exposure every day.
PTOECTION:
Blue light protection for your skin and eyes:
A simple solution for blue light protection is to cover your phone and tablet with a blue light
screen shield. It’s a cheap fix, eliminating the need to worry about skin care or sunglasses when
using your phone or tablet. Another option: Some smartphones, tablets and laptops have a setting
that disables blue light in favor of yellow light (often called night mode or nightshift) which is
far easier on the eyes—and, in turn, your skin. If your phone has this feature, setting it to be
on all the time can be a great anti-aging and eye-saving thing to do.
In terms of “fixing” blue light damage, the best way to take care of it also happens to be the
best way to prevent it as well!

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How is the sun harmful to humans?

WHAT IS BLUE LIGHT?

Blue light protection for your skin and eyes:

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