12 reactions | The UV Index is a scale that measures the strengths of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation, predicting the risk of sun to the skin or eyes. The higher the UV Index, the higher the sun damage risk to your body. Watch this video for activities you can do during the daytime that won't put your skin at risk during the warmer months!  ️  #LifeBridgeHealth #UVProtection #UVIndex | LifeBridge Health | Facebook

In Queensland, the ultraviolet (UV) Index is 3 or higher all year round. 🥵 This means your skin is at risk of sun damage after only 10 minutes outdoors. The sun’s UV radiation is the major cause of skin cancer. UV is a form of energy produced by the sun. 🫠 (melt emoji) UV levels are affected by many things, including geographic location, altitude, time of day, time of year and cloud cover. This means UV levels are higher in some parts of Australia than others, even on the same day. ☀️ Even on