UV

Ultraviolet radiation, which is everywhere, is emitted naturally by the sun or by artificial sources. It is responsible for various health conditions, including certain types of skin cancer.

Our Mission

  • To generate useful knowledge about the health consequences of the population’s exposure to ultraviolet radiation

  • Monitoring public behavior and knowledge regarding UV exposure

  • Raise awareness of the dangers of ultraviolet radiation and provide information on key preventive measures

Tools

Here you will find the resources (videos, TV commercials, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public.

Refine by filters

Formats

enquêtes/études

Summer Sun Exposure Among Tourists on the Mediterranean Coast of Occitanie. ...

In Occitanie, the Mediterranean coastline stretches for 200 km. In the spring and summer, the region—which experiences intense sunlight (UV indices around 8 or 9)—welcomes many tourists. In this...