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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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
There is a large body of evidence to suggest that using sunbeds increases your risk of skin cancer," said Dr Anton Alexandroff, a consultant dermatologist at BMI The Manor Hospital, Bedfordshire (bmihealthcare.
Why are we still addicted to sunbeds? EDITED BY SALLY MCLEAN Despite the well-known health risks, 10 per cent of Brits use tanning salons
Sunbeds are in the highest cancer risk category, along with asbestos and cigarettes
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?
People often get a bit burnt by sunbeds but we're seeing more severe injuries.
Hot and bothered; RUSH TO SUE TANNING PARLOURS Lawyers say burn claims are soaring
Thus, the news that a large proportion of young people remain unaware of the damage sun or sunbeds are doing to the health of their skin is surprising; and it is clear many do not know how to protect themselves.
Sunbed schooling
Tests on sunbeds across the Stratford-on-Avon Dis A - trict revealed 33 per cent of salons visited had one or more beds that were emitting UV radiation above the acceptable British Standard.
Third of sunbeds tested breached safety regulations
There is growing evidence that teenagers and young adults are using sunbeds before landmark events such as communions and debs dances.
Sunbeds ban to take effect in Ireland in July
Durham County Council offi-cials checked 229 sunbeds in 88 premises and found 140 emitted UV levels above the legal limit.
Cancer warning after sunbed probe sees 60% declared unsafe
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
He was found guilty of two offences under the Sunbeds Regulation Act 2010 and eight offences under the Sunbeds Regulation Act 2010 Wales Regulations 2011.
Teen tan session lands shop owner in court; NEWS IN BRIEF
Before youngsters were banned from using sunbeds, shocking figures by charity Cancer Research UK revealed that in England, on average, six per cent of 11 to 17-year-olds used sunbeds.
Turning up the heat on the illegal use of sunbeds; YourRights JACQUI KENNEDY, head of regulatory services at Birmingham City Council, urges volunteers to join consumer watchdogs' fight against youngsters illegally using sunbeds
Estimates suggest that around three million UK adults have regular sunbed sessions and, according to the industry's trade body The Sunbed Association, sales of sunbeds have gone up this year.
Dying for a tan? Cancer risk on the up; We're still using sunbeds despite danger

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