According to a new report, sunbed users run a 20 percent higher risk than non-users of developing skin cancer.
Youth Access To Dangerous Indoor Tanning Free and Unrestricted
Many indoor tanning businesses require parental consent for teenagers to use their facilities, but most would allow young tanners more than the government-recommended amount of exposure
Many indoor tanning businesses require parental consent for teenagers to use their facilities, but most would allow young tanners more than the government-recommended amount of exposure
The findings were based on an analysis by researchers of 27 studies on skin cancer and sunbed use conducted between 1981 and 2012 in Britain, France, Germany and other countries.
They found a "1.8 percent increase in risk for each additional sunbed session per year", said the statement.
Increase in Restrictions on Indoor Tanning in Several Countries: Study
According to a study restrictions on indoor tanning, which studies suggest is linked to skin cancer, appear to have increased in several countries since 2003.
According to a study restrictions on indoor tanning, which studies suggest is linked to skin cancer, appear to have increased in several countries since 2003.
The study authors from the International Prevention Research Institute in France and the European Institute of Oncology in Italy urged tougher regulation and restricting children's access to tanning salons.
Advertisement
Women�s Attitude Towards Indoor Tanning can be Changed With Educational Intervention
Educational literature, not increased fears of skin cancer, can change young women's use of indoor tanning, as it will promote healthier alternatives for changing appearance, according
Educational literature, not increased fears of skin cancer, can change young women's use of indoor tanning, as it will promote healthier alternatives for changing appearance, according
Use of Indoor Tanning Reported by About One-Fifth of Women, Less Than 7 Percent of Men
Report says women are more likely to report use of indoor tanning facilities than men, and some characteristics common to indoor tanners differ by sex
Report says women are more likely to report use of indoor tanning facilities than men, and some characteristics common to indoor tanners differ by sex
