Up to 60,000 people die in a year across the world only by excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation, a World Health Organization report says. But, such deaths can be easily avoided by taking some simple preventive measures like seeking shade when the UV Index is high, according to the report. But, how to measure the Index?
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Here is an innovative service – HappySun. With the help of the service, the UV Index can be delivered directly to mobile phones via SMS. It can also be accessed on the Internet.
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It is with the help of the ESA satellite data on radiation, ozone and cloud coverage, the HappySun calculates the UV Index throughout the day. HappySun has become a successful tool for the primary prevention of skin cancer, according to Franco Marsili, Director of the Dermatology Clinic at the Versilia Hospital in Italy.
