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Question
How does depletion of ozone affect humans?
Very Short Answer
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Solution
Ozone depletion increases UV-B radiation reaching Earth. Effects on humans:
- Increased incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer (10% ozone loss → 20% increase),
- Increased melanoma cases,
- Cataract-induced blindness,
- Weakened immune system leading to increased infectious diseases,
- Snow-blindness/corneal inflammation.
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