Ozone depletion from the atmosphere becomes the reason for causing which of the following diseases?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Skin cancer.
- Ozone depletion from the atmosphere becomes the reason for causing Skin cancer diseases.
- Ozone depletion refers to the gradual reduction of the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere, primarily due to the release of chlorine- and bromine-containing compounds from industrial and human activities. This thinning is most prominent over Antarctica and polar regions.
- As the ozone layer weakens, more ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaches the Earth's surface, increasing the risks of skin cancer, cataracts, and damage to the immune and genetic systems.
- The Montreal Protocol (1987) has helped phase out ozone-depleting chemicals like CFCs, but continued sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses) remains critical as the ozone layer slowly recovers.