Question

How does depletion of ozone affect humans?

Answer 1

Ozone depletion increases UV-B radiation reaching Earth. Effects on humans:

1. Increased incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer (10% ozone loss → 20% increase),
2. Increased melanoma cases,
3. Cataract-induced blindness,
4. Weakened immune system leading to increased infectious diseases,
5. Snow-blindness/corneal inflammation.