Types of Ultraviolet Light
There are three different types of Ultraviolet light UVA, UVB and UVC
UVA Ultraviolet A light has the longest wavelengths. The length of these waves ranges from 400-315 nanometers
UVB Ultraviolet B light has wavelengths shorter than UVA. The waves range from 315-280 nanometers
UVC Ultraviolet C light is the shortest of the three UV lights. The wavelengths range from 280-100 nanometers
| Type of Ultraviolet | Types of cancer | Treatability | Absorbed by ozone? |
|---|---|---|---|
| UVA | melanoma | (often fatal) | NO |
| UVB | squamous cell cancer skin cancer |
easily treatable | YES |
Read more about this topic: Ultraviolet Light And Cancer
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