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Beware of the Tanning Bed!
Posted by Fred Hardinge on
New research questions the safety of tanning beds.,
In 2009 the World Health Organization declared tanning beds to be carcinogens. The industry countered that the UVA1 wavelengths were safer. Research has now found that when small areas of the skin of healthy volunteers was irradiated with either UVB or UVA1 wavelengths, changes to the DNA occurred, strongly suggesting carcinogenic effects of both types of UV light. The UVB damage tends to occur in the upper epidermis and UVA1 tended to occur in the lower dermis.
PositiveTip: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against both UVB and UVA wavelengths to effectively reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Ban Teens from Tanning Beds
Posted by Elvin Adams on
Sunlight is one of God’s special blessings. It is essential for vitamin D synthesis in the skin. But too much sun can also harm the skin. Hazards related to excessive UV exposure from tanning beds are outlined in a 30-page technical report just published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In the United States, a million people visit tanning salons every day. Many clients are teenagers, especially females. One national survey revealed that as many as 35% of 17-year-old girls use a tanning bed.