Marcus Okafor

Health journalist covering cardiovascular risk and long-term weight research. Previously spent four years fact-checking medical copy, a job that permanently ruined his tolerance for the word "detox".

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Environmental Health What People Get Wrong About Sun and the UV Index

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

UV exposure is the main preventable cause of skin cancer , and UV can be strong even on cool or cloudy days. Key takeaways Low: 0 to 2 Moderate: 3 to...

Environmental Health New to Sun and the UV Index? Start Here

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

3 min read

The daily forecast of ultraviolet radiation strength, and how to use it to plan sun protection . Key takeaways Low: 0 to 2 Moderate: 3 to 5 Most usefu...

Environmental Health Your Questions About Sun and the UV Index, Answered

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

5 min read

The daily forecast of ultraviolet radiation strength, and how to use it to plan sun protection . Key takeaways Low: 0 to 2 Moderate: 3 to 5 Most usefu...

Environmental Health Sun and the UV Index in Five Minutes

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

3 min read

The daily forecast of ultraviolet radiation strength, and how to use it to plan sun protection . Key takeaways Low: 0 to 2 Moderate: 3 to 5 Most usefu...

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