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Does compact fluorescent lights (cfls)the energy-saving bulbs cause skin cancer?

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Yes possible: Cfl lights will give more ultra violet ( especially uv a & uv c spectrum ) like sun than normal bulbs, increased exposure will have same effect as sun , which could expose to the risk of developments of skin cancer.

Answered 6/6/2013

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