Notes :
threat 脅迫，脅威;
skin cancer 皮膚がん;
ultraviolet (UV) rays 紫外線;
as with 〜 〜のように（like）;
deficiency 不足，欠乏;
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For people living in Australia the sun is a daily threat to health; causing skin cancer which kills thousands every year. However scientists in Australia say they are close to producing a pill that would protect us from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. A sunscreen pill could be available within five years. This is good news for sun-lovers as they would only need to take a pill once a week, instead of having to put on sunscreen on every few hours. A sunbather on Sydney’s Bondi Beach welcomed this news, saying: “Bring it on. No more sunscreen. No more sunburn. Now we can stay out in the sun all day long.” As with all great inventions however there are always negative effects. Some scientists have warned that the pill could be harmful as too much sun protection can lead to vitamin D deficiency, resulting in weak bones. (by Prof. Simon Smith)
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