Can you get sunburnt or UV skin damage through car or home windows?
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> All glass used in house, office and car windows completely blocks UVB from passing through.
But only laminated glass can completely block UVA. UVA can pass through other glass used in car, house and office windows and cause skin damage, increasing the risk of cancer.
Car windscreens block UVA, but the side and rear windows don’t
A car’s front windscreen lets in lots of sunshine and light. Luckily it blocks 98% of UVA radiation because it is made of two layers of laminated glass.
I just learned the the A and B refer to Aging (deep) and Burning (surface).
> Two types of UV light are proven to contribute to the risk for skin cancer:
> Ultraviolet A (UVA) has a longer wavelength. It is mainly associated with tanning and skin aging but can also lead to sunburn.
> Ultraviolet B (UVB) has a shorter wavelength. It is mainly associated with sunburn.