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Mention the causes of enhanced UV radiation on human beings.

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UV rays may penetrate deep into the skin and can lead to premature skin aging and wrinkling of skin , suppression of the immune system , skin cancer (melanoma ) and chronic effects leading to eye damage . DNA damage can result from free radicals and reactive oxygen and photons can damage the DNA itself .
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