Tanning Bed

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A bed or booth fitted with UV lights that emit UV-A, and lesser amounts of UV-B radiation, homogeneously delivering maximum light in the minimum time

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Fay, also 14, has turned her naturally pale skin orange-brown after two years using sunbeds. She said:

PERIL OF SUNBED KIDS; 12-year-olds risk cancer with pounds 1 school dinnertime tan sessions to look like J-LO

The tests establish how much ultraviolet radiation (UVR) the sunbeds produce, which can increase the risk of developing skin cancer.

A tan to die for? By ECHO; cancer warning as eight salons found breaching limit

"Because sunburn is mostly caused by UVB rays, many people assume that the relatively low levels of this form of radiation in sunbeds makes them safer than being exposed to natural sunlight.

Why are we still addicted to sunbeds? Despite the well-known risks of using sunbeds, a shocking 10% of Brits still do and one in 50 is actually addicted to them. So why can't we give up?

For high dose sunbeds, the risk is For high dose sunbeds, the risk is increased by 180 per cent .

Sunbeds raise cancer risk by up to 180%

The survey of more than 3,000 11 to 17 year olds found the ban on use of sunbeds among children introduced in Scotland in 2009 and England and Wales in 2011 has reduced the number of under 18s using them--4.5% compared to 6.8% in 2008/09.

Under-18s offered 'no advice' on sunbed use

The latest NHS guidance says many sunbeds give out greater doses of UV rays than the midday Mediterranean sun.

Know the dangers when trying to top up your tan

The charity, which released the poll as part of its sunbed awareness campaign R UV UGLY, warned that sunbeds can increase the risk of skin cancer and can cause skin damage.

SUNBED AWARENESS

Following the introduction of former Cardiff North MP Julie Morgan's law banning under-18s from using sunbeds in England and Wales in April 2011, the Welsh Government introduced a series of strict regulations to enhance the law.

Incorrect guidance given by tanning salon staff; SECRET SURVEY FOUND TWO THIRDS FAILED TO VERIFY AGES

It's illegal for people under the age of 18 to use sunbeds. The Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010 makes it an offence for someone operating a sunbed business to permit under-18s to use a sunbed or even be allowed in an area reserved for sunbed users unless they are working as an employee of the business.

RISKS TO YOUNG

He made the comments after the founder of Melanoma UK, Gillian Nuttall, claimed the charity was under "severe pressure" from the Sunbed Association over its campaign to ban sunbeds - a claim the trade body disputes.

MAYOR: WE NEED A TOTAL BAN ON USING SUNBEDS; Anderson hits out after cancer charity's claims of pressure from industry

A petition started by the charity claims rates of melanoma have reduced in Australia after sunbeds were banned there in 2013.

Joe Anderson pledges crackdown after cancer charity 'threatened' over sunbed health warnings; The mayor said a 'complete and total' ban is needed

In SA, sunbeds are widely available [9] for use in beauty salons, fitness gyms and hair salons, and for sale, both new and second hand.