What is the most common radiation harming us?

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The discussion identifies the top five most harmful types of radiation from the Sun that impact our living environment. These include UVA and UVB rays, which are known to cause cancer, burns, and cataracts; infrared (IR) radiation, which can lead to burns; reflected visible light, which is a factor in car crashes; and radio waves, which can interfere with electrical equipment and pose risks in life-maintaining situations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing light as a form of radiation.

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  • Understanding of UVA and UVB radiation effects
  • Knowledge of infrared (IR) radiation properties
  • Familiarity with the impact of visible light on safety
  • Awareness of radio wave interference in electronic devices
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  • Research the biological effects of UVA and UVB radiation on human health
  • Explore safety measures against infrared radiation exposure
  • Investigate the role of visible light in traffic safety and accident prevention
  • Learn about radio wave interference and its implications in medical equipment
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This discussion is beneficial for health professionals, safety engineers, environmental scientists, and anyone interested in understanding the effects of solar radiation on human health and safety.

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Since most of harmful radiation are reflected back into space / blocked by ozone layer, for the rest of radiations, what are the top 5 most harmful radiation on our living environment from the Sun?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions
 
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Light.
 
Please go to Wikipedia and read articles related to radiation, alpha, beta, gamma rays, neutrons, and so on.
 
Technically he needs to know about solar radiation ... which includes some quite exotic particles. Then there are secondary rays created in the atmosphere.

Most dangerous will be, in no particular order:

UVA and UVB - causes cancer, burns, cataracts
IR - causes burns
reflected visible light - causes car crashes
radio - interferes with electrical equipment - can kill where the equipment is in a life-maintaining role.

That five and it's all light.

People keep forgetting that light is a form of radiation.
 
Thanks everyone very much for suggestions
 

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