Premature aging of the skin and cataracts are on the increase due to increased
A)levels of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere.
B)levels of carbon monoxide in the atmosphere.
C)exposure to ultraviolet light.
D)exposure to infrared radiation from the sun.

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Premature aging of the skin and cataracts are caused by exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun, specifically UV-A and UV-B wavelengths. The depletion of the ozone layer has also increased the amount of harmful UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface.

Premature Aging of the Skin and Cataracts Are on the Increase