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

Liver cancer

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Skin cancer

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Damage to eyes

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Reduced immune system

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The correct option is A Liver cancer
The harmful effects of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can be classified as acute or chronic. The acute effects of UV exposure are both short-lived and reversible. These effects include mainly sunburn (or erythema) and tanning (or pigment darkening). The chronic effects of UV exposure can be much more serious, even life-threatening, and include premature ageing of the skin, suppression of the immune system, damage to the eyes, and skin cancer.

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