Every year, 60,000 people worldwide die from excessive exposure to sunlight, primarily due to 
skin cancer.
According to a report by the WHO (World Health Organization), out of this number, 48,000 people die from melanoma and 12,000 from other types of skin cancer. Excessive sunlight can cause severe skin burns, premature aging, and lead to various health issues that many are still unaware of, such as cataracts and pterygium (a triangular growth on the cornea that often occurs on the inner surface, due to thickening and degeneration of the conjunctiva). This risk is particularly heightened as the ozone layer continues to thin, with snow, sand, and coral also becoming reflective surfaces for ultraviolet rays.
To avoid health complications, the WHO advises all citizens of the world to seek shade and use sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15, while still allowing for some sun exposure to synthesize vitamin D in the body. According to the WHO, cataracts are most prevalent in sunny regions such as Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
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