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The effect on the human body of solar radiation in the conditions of the Samarkand region

N.O. Sodiqov^a

 
ABSTRACT:     The problem of human interaction with the environment is particularly acute in the regions with a dry hot climate, which includes Uzbekistan. Solar radiation is the sum total of solar matter and energy that comes to Earth. Results and discussions. The climate of Samarkand is continental-subtropical. The height of the sun in summer is 740, in winter 300. The number of clear days 155, the amount of hours of sunshine 2916, the total radiation 143,9 kcal/sm2, the average temperature year +13,40, January 00, July +260, -180 absolute minimum, absolute maximum +450. The average annual wind speed is 2 m/s, the amount of precipitation is 328 mm, days with fogs are 14, the absolute humidity is 8.7 mm.Hg, the relative humidity is 42%. The main water artery of the city are river Zarafshan, channels Durham, Siab, Sauder. Solar radiation as a health factor is used by both healthy and sick people. At the same time, infrared and ultraviolet rays are very strong irritants. Abuse of their action can lead to burns, general overheating of the body, and even to an exacerbation of chronic diseases. Infants and the elderly, patients with a chronic form of tuberculosis and problems with the cardiovascular system, should be content with scattered solar radiation in the shade.

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Received 20 Jan 2021, Accepted 06 May 2022