Sunlight exposure on human health and vitality

Abstract

This paper studies the influence of sunlight on various aspects of human life, primarily on the skin. It destroys its components, such as collagen and melanin, and leads to various diseases, including skin cancer. It analyses the peculiarities of the sun's effect on the human body, its performance and the consequences of constant or one-time exposure. The work details the risks of sunlight exposure, including an increased risk of skin cancer, pigment spots, blisters, premature ageing, chronic inflammation, burns, as well as the exposure of high temperatures on humans, causing heat stroke and dehydration. It also characterizes two types of UV rays that can penetrate the skin – UVA and UVB rays – and emphasizes the danger of tanning, which is the protective reaction of our skin, and the consequences of which are various negative effects on the skin. The main part of the paper makes clear recommendations on how to prevent sun rays on the skin to ensure safe human activity. In conclusion, the important role of sunlight for our planet and the harm to human health, which can be prevented by observing the rules under