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Ultraviolet radiation from the sun causes skin cancer.

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Is it true that ultraviolet radiation from the sun causes skin cancer?

Yes. Multiple independent reference and peer-reviewed sources state that ultraviolet radiation from the sun causes skin cancer, with the NCI glossary, a 2010 review, and a 2022 paper each naming UV as a cause or major etiologic agent. A few items only call UV a risk factor or address narrower populations, but the leading evidence covers the claim directly.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 12 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 12
Ultraviolet
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Ultraviolet. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet

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Non-ionizing radiation
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Non-ionizing radiation. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-ionizing_radiation

Ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer.
2010
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Narayanan, D. L., Saladi, R. N., & Fox, J. L. (2010). Ultraviolet radiation and skin cancer.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-4632.2010.04474.x

ultraviolet B radiation
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ultraviolet B radiation. (n.d.). cancer.gov. https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/ultraviolet-b-radiation

Sun protection and skin cancer.
1989
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Sun protection and skin cancer.. (1989). pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2739945

Prevention of Skin Cancer
2004
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Prevention of Skin Cancer. (2004). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0511-0

Why Is Skin Cancer Risk Elevated at Higher Altitudes?
2022
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Why Is Skin Cancer Risk Elevated at Higher Altitudes?. (2022). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3389/frym.2022.615634

Ultraviolet Radiation and Health: from Hazard Identification to Effective Prevention
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Ultraviolet Radiation and Health: from Hazard Identification to Effective Prevention. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.2188/jea.9.6sup_1

Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation and Sun Exposure | US EPALockPrimary navigationOpen Sidenav MenuClose Sidenav Menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the chi
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Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation and Sun Exposure | US EPALockPrimary navigationOpen Sidenav MenuClose Sidenav Menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the chi. (n.d.). epa.gov. https://www.epa.gov/radtown/ultraviolet-uv-radiation-and-sun-exposure

The Rise in Homemade Sunscreen Trends and Future Impacts on Skin Cancer Risk: Systematic Review.
2026
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G, K., M, P., L, M., & E, E. (2026). The Rise in Homemade Sunscreen Trends and Future Impacts on Skin Cancer Risk: Systematic Review.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2196/84694

Risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma due to occupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
2023
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Paulo, M. S., Symanzik, C., Ádam, B., Gobba, F., Kezic, S., & Molen, H. F. v. d. (2023). Risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma due to occupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282664

Is the Global Solar UV Index an Effective Instrument for Promoting Sun Protection? A Systematic Review
2012
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Nadia, I. & A., R. E. (2012). Is the Global Solar UV Index an Effective Instrument for Promoting Sun Protection? A Systematic Review. eric.ed.gov. https://doi.org/10.1093/her/cyr050

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