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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

New wearable UV detector can monitor exposure and prevent sunburn

Scientists have created a new wearable UV detection system that could help prevent sunburn.

Almost nine in ten skin cancer cases in the UK are caused by exposure to too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and sunbeds, according to Cancer Research.

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