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References used for this fact sheet
- Solar UV radiation and the UV Index, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. More information here.
- Realtime UV Index Data, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. More information here.
- Skin cancer, SunSmart, Cancer Council Victoria, Australia. More information here.
- Sunburn, SunSmart, Cancer Council Victoria, Australia. More information here.
- Ultraviolet radiation, SunSmart, Cancer Council Victoria, Australia. More information here.
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