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Dangers Of Electromagnetic Waves Flashcards

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What does uv radiation damage ?

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Sunburn, skin to age prematurely , increased risk of skin cancer

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What are X-ray and gamma radiation ?

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Ionising radiation - gene mutations. Cancer

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What are radiation doses

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A measure of the risk of harm from the body being exposed to radiation

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