Why South American parents are hiding their kids from the sun

[Judi Lynn]

Why South American parents are hiding their kids from the sun
Simeon Tegel
on Jan 15, 2016 @ 6:00 AM


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Children play in a pool in front of Punta Hermosa beach, south of Lima, on Jan. 2, 2015.

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LIMA, Peru — In the depths of the northern winter, spare a thought for Southern Americans suffering from too much sunshine.

No, really. It’s a serious problem. Parts of Peru, Bolivia, Chile and northern Argentina are experiencing such ferocious ultraviolet radiation right now that doctors are warning locals to stay inside during much of the day.

Exposure to excessive UV radiation can cause a long list of serious health problems, including skin and eye cancer, premature aging of the skin, cataracts, and even immune system suppression.

According to the UV register, any score of 11 or more indicates “extreme” levels of ultraviolet radiation, to be avoided entirely.

More:
http://www.globalpost.com/article/6719946/2016/01/14/south-american-sunshine-packing-dangerous-ultraviolet-punch

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1. "The 'bermuda triangle of space' revealed in unprecedented detail"

I've wondered if the South Atlantic Anomoly plays a role in ozone..
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2640056/Strange-flashing-lights-radiation-risks-The-bermuda-triangle-space-revealed-unprecedented-detail.html

[MisterP]

2. being 2 miles up doesn't help, either!