[Natural ultraviolet radiation as a human risk factor (review)].

Natural ultraviolet radiation spectral irradiance at the terrestrial zones of various latitudes and altitudes was measured. On this basis biologically effective intensities and times for induction of erythema, photo-keratoconjunctivitis, cataract, immunosuppression and skin pigmentation after acute UV-irradiation were calculated. Skin cancer, cataract and vitamin D deficit risk values dependences on intensity and dose of prolonged UV-exposure were considered.