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UV exposure
This section includes statistics about UV exposure in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how it can affect our health.
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About UV exposure and health
This section gives information about UV (ultraviolet) radiation, and how it can affect our health.
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UV levels
Summer has the highest UV levels In New Zealand, UV levels are highest during summer but can also be relatively high in spring and autumn.
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Melanoma
Melanoma and environmental health Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer, and, together with Australia, New Zealand has the highest rates in the world [1].
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Vitamin D deficiency
The importance of vitamin D Vitamin D is a group of vitamins.
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Climate change
This section describes changes in temperature, rainfall and drought, and health impacts associated with climate change.
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About climate change and health
This section provides information about climate change, and how this might affect the health of New Zealanders.
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Climate-sensitive diseases
A changing climate will have several effects on health Climate change has been described as “the biggest global health threat in the 21st century” [1].
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Temperature
Hot days are more common in northern and eastern New Zealand There will very likely be an increase in the number of hot days (maximum temperatures above 25°C), particularly in the north of the North Island.
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Drought and rainfall
Climate models predict more droughts for parts of New Zealand The amount of rainfall in New Zealand varies around the country and with season.
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