The world has been made acutely aware of global warming and the hole in the ozone layer in recent years.
Ultra violet rays from the sun have reached dangerous levels, but despite repeated warnings from the medical
establishment, people persist in sunbathing.
Apart from the obvious pain and discomfort of being sunburnt from spending too long in the sun with
insufficient sun block, there are some other far more serious consequences ol sunbathing. Sunstroke, a
conditionof being inthesuntoolongwithoutheadcovering, can leadtodisorientation, dehydrationand possibly
hospitalisation. The worst scenario for sun worshippers, however, is the prospect of skin cancer. This disease,
which is a potential killer, has increased alarmingty in recent years and due to carelessness in the sun, shows
no sign of abating.
The effects of human bodies receiving large doses of ultra violet rays could lead to other serious internal
damage. The warnings are there, but it's up to the individual to take heed of them.