CARE AND PREVENTION SUN AND POLLUTION

Define UVC (ultraviolet)

Shortest wavelength

absorbed in the ozone layer

Define UVb

Affects the top layers of skin

Helps you make vitamin D

Causes burning, tanning, and freckles

Define UVa

Pentratrates the skin

95% of UV radiation

Causes sunspots, wrinkles, leathery skin, agining

(True or false ) lightly pigmented individuals are more susceptible 

True

Define SPF

SPF of 6 indicates than an athlete can be exposed to Ultraviolet light six times longer than without a sunscreen before the skin begins to turn red 

Name some environmental health risk factors in terms of sun exposure 

Higher altitude 

Light cloud coverage 

Latitude ( closer distance to equator ) 

Presence of materials that reflect the sun 

(True or false ) Athletes are at higher risk to contract air pollution - related health problems

True

Effects of air pollution

Shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness, eye irritation, and lowered resistance to lung infections

( True or flase ) combustion related pollutants such as nitrogen and sulphur oxides, ammonium ion, carbon monoxide, organic aerosols, particulate matter and ozone are of concern

True

Name some PM ( particulate matter )

solids, dirts, soil, dust, pollens, mold, ash

( True or false ) multi-day accilmation is important 

True

( True or flase ) Ozone levels rise during dawn, peak at midday, and are much reduced after the late afternoon 

True