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References used for this fact sheet

• At the snow, near water or in alpine regions, SunSmart. More information here.
• Vitamin D, SunSmart. More information here.
• Liley, J B, McKenzie R. L, 2006, ‘Where on earth has the highest UV?’, in UV Science Workshops Papers, Day Two - Impacts and Protective strategies. National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, New Zealand. More information here.



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