Which of the following is not one of the prime health risks associated with greater UV radiation due to depletion of stratospheric ozone?

Liver cancer

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Suppressed immunity

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Damage to eyes

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Skin cancer

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Solution

The correct option is A Liver cancer
UV-radiations are harmful for living beings. These radiations cause harm to the DNA, RNA and protein in the exposed cells. It also causes ageing of skin, damage to skin cells and various types of skin cancers. It also damages the eyes and suppresses the immunity due to UV induced DNA damage.
Since liver is not exposed to the UV rays in the sunlight, therefore, it is not affected by the UV radiation.
Hence, liver cancer is the correct option.

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