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Which of the following is not one of the prime health risks associated with greater UV radiation through the atmosphere due to depletion of stratospheric ozone?

A

Increased skin cancer

B

Reduced immune system

C

Damage to eyes

D

Increase liver cancer

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D
Depletion of stratospheric ozone UV radiation is able to reach earth's surface. The exposure to these radiations has increased the occurrence of skin cancer, snow blindness (damage to eyes), herpes and dificients functioning of immune system, etc. Liver cancer is not a consequence of UV exposure.
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