Use of sunbed is harmful
People use
sunbeds to have a better look. The British Medical Association (BMA) is advising people not to use
sunbeds because of potential health risks. While the government does not recommend the use of
sunbeds, training or regulation exists for their use. A report from WHO calls for an urgent need to reduce the health and environmental impact of increased ultra-violet exposure. A tan, even with...
Sunbed, a Hotbed for Cancers
Skin cancer amongst
sunbed users has gone up three times in the last ten years, a recent insight has shown. Nearly 100 patients are dying annually due to cancer caused by sun// beds. It has come to light that nearly 83% of sun beds have UV light outputs that have flouted stipulations laid down by the British and European standard. Further, there has been a 30% increase in private
sunbed...
Youngsters Warned to Stay Out of the Sun - and Sunbeds
An international study has come out strongly against the use of
sunbeds or tanning beds, especially in persons aged below// 35 years. According to the Working Group on artificial UV light and skin cancer of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), persons who use these tanning beds in order to avoid skin damage from sun exposure end up exposing themselves to higher risks...