Environmental Health Indicators
Indicators at a glance – UV exposure
This section summarises the latest Environmental Health Indicators about UV (ultraviolet) exposure and health in New Zealand.
Our main exposure to UV radiation is through sunlight. UV exposure can affect our health in a number of ways:
- Too much UV exposure can cause health problems, including melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer, and cataracts.
- Too little UV exposure can lead to vitamin D deficiency, which can affect bone health.
Indicator | Key findings |
UV levels |
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Melanoma |
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Non-melanoma skin cancer |
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Vitamin D deficiency |
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Regional data
Visit the healthspace website to explore maps about selected indicators about melanoma.