Environmental Health Indicators

UV exposure

This section includes statistics about UV exposure in New Zealand, and how it can affect our health. 

Our main exposure to UV (ultraviolet) radiation is through sunlight. Too much UV exposure can cause skin cancer, while too little UV exposure can lead to vitamin D deficiency.

About UV exposure and health
Indicators at a glance – UV exposure
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UV levels
Information on UV Index levels in New Zealand.
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Melanoma
Statistics on melanoma cancer registrations and deaths in New Zealand.
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Non-melanoma skin cancer
This section provides statistics on non-melanoma skin cancer deaths in New Zealand. You can download a factsheet from the Downloads box.
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Vitamin D deficiency
Statistics on vitamin D deficiency in New Zealand adults.