Tanning beds cause cancer.

[undeterred]

'No doubt' sunbeds cause cancer

There is no doubt using a sunbed or sunlamp will raise the risk of skin cancer, say international experts. Previously, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) assessed sunbeds and sunlamps as "probably carcinogenic to humans". But it now says their use is definitively "carcinogenic to humans".

Campaigners believe the move, announced in the journal Lancet Oncology, will increase pressure for tighter industry regulation of sunbed use. However, the Sunbed Association said there was no proven link between the responsible use of sunbeds and skin cancer.

The IARC is an expert committee that makes recommendations to the World Health Organization. It made its decision following a review of research which concluded that the risk of melanoma - the most deadly form of skin cancer - was increased by 75% in people who started using sunbeds regularly before the age of 30.

In addition, several studies have linked sunbed use to a raised risk of melanoma of the eye.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8172690.stm

I assume a 'sunbed' is the same as a 'tanning bed'. I thought they only used the "safe" UV rays. :shrug:

[SpiralHawk]

"Pish posh." - The Hamiltonester

[notesdev]

1. File under

"Duh"

[crim son]

2. Me too. They were really popular when I was in college.

I used them for a while, stopped and never went back. I have a sister who tanned for ten years or more and boy, can you tell. Whether or not the booths cause cancer, they definitely cause the skin to age.

[undeterred]

6. I used one a few times

when my skin was breaking out because of some medication. But I felt kind of creeped out doing it. There are still a lot of people who use them, however, because they think its safer than lying out in the sun to get a tan.

[crim son]

12. I never did believe that.

They were useful for getting a base tan before the Florida Spring Break Fiasco and I really believe they helped with my SAD. Still, I don't use them now and will not. I know the creepy feeling of which you speak!

[whistler162]

3. The sun rises in the East!

[sam sarrha]

4. yea.. the sincher was that some people who 'Tanned' got Melanomia on their palms and soles of feet

[dorkulon]

5. Is anyone surprised by this?

Seriously.

[malaise]

7. Boehner

is surprised

[undeterred]

8. The people who got cancer.

There is a huge tanning industry which tells people its not only safe, but good for you.

Positive Effects of UV Light
While indoor tanning is a cosmetic service, a well-known side effect of exposing the skin to ultraviolet (UV) light is the production of vitamin D. Emerging evidence suggests that there may be an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency in North America. Research also suggests that vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining good health. In light of this evidence, the Indoor Tanning Association believes that the health benefits of indoor tanning deserve further research.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8172690.stm

[donheld]

9. no they don't

If you never turn them on, you'll be fine.

[jemsan]

11. My 30 year old daughter tanned in beds for years against my advice....

and at 19 had stage 2 melanoma. It's NOT a good idea to use tanning bed, especially in adolescents. She's lucky it was caught in time. Another year or so and she would have faced very serious consequences.

[NecklyTyler]

13. See! There you go, it is not the tanning beds - It's the electricity that does it

Nasty stuff that electricity. Stray magnetic fields and such are not good for the body. Just look at all those people who exposed themselves to ELECTRICALLY generated UV light. That is proof, proof positive.

[pipi_k]

10. What's with the tanning crap anyway?

Or need I ask?

I have one friend who said in reply to my question to her that she always thought having a tan made her look healthy.

Ummmmm...yeah. OK

So now she's 66 and looks at least ten years older...15 years if I'm being honest.

She's running around buying creams and "natural" makeup now because she doesn't want to damage her skin.

OK...I can hear the laughing and I agree....WTF???????


Healthy wrinkles.

should have thought of healthy skin 20..30...40 years ago.

:eyes:


I'm actually thankful I never really liked the beach. I'm pale all year long, but have been told that I look 35 (I'm 56) even up close.


poor me...

:7