Extreme UV Levels: How Damaging Is It, Really? | Talking Point | Full Episode

In March, Singapore hit extreme UV levels and authorities advised the public to take extra protection measures against UV rays.

UV rays can not only cause premature aging but it can also impact your scalp, potentially leading to skin cancer. Many people unknowingly expose themselves to high UV levels, especially when they are indoors and do not wear sun protection. How dangerous are extreme UV rays? Talking Point investigates the dangers of UV rays and finds out whether those UV products really live up to their claims.

0:00 Introduction
0:42 Do you wear sunscreen?
3:50 How UV index is measured
6:48 Skin analysis: how damaging are UV rays?
10:44 Do UV rays damage the scalp?
12:57 Are we exposed to UV rays indoors?
15:12 How much UV radiation is in a car?
17:50 UV wearables: are they effective?

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