The Environmental Protection Agency web-site states that overexposure to UV radiation is linked to skin cancer (melanoma and nonmelanoma), premature aging of the skin and other skin problems, cataracts and other eye damage, and immune system suppression.
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Sources:
http://dailycaller.com/2012/07/23/energy-efficient-cfl-bulbs-cause-skin-damage-say-researchers/
http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/uvandhealth.html
H/t to bob for giving me the heads up!
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Since I detest curly-fry light bulbs, I’m always glad when I find another reason not to use them. I know I pay a little more on my electric bill because I insist on using incandescents, but I really don’t care.
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