The danger of tanning beds underestimated

Scientists have previously said that artificial tanning dangerous to health, but did not imagine how much Photo from open sources PHOTO: GettyImages Addiction people to artificial tanning has long been a concern doctors. Meanwhile, scientists have received evidence that the danger from Passion for tanning for skin health has been underestimated. The experts found that the risk of developing cancer in those who sunbathe in the solarium, in two times higher than those who spend the same amount of time in the afternoon sun on the Mediterranean Sea. Researchers tested the level of ultraviolet radiation of 400 tanning salons on all over the UK. As a result, they found that nine of ten times the safe rate twice. “The emergence of powerful ultraviolet lamps along with reluctance of manufacturers of tanning salons comply with established standards and regulate their safety puts young people face an even greater risk of developing skin cancer than we previously assumed, “- quotes The Telegraph author of the study Professor Harry Mosley from Dundee University (Scotland). “We hope this data makes people think twice before go to the solarium because you cannot be sure what dose You’ll get UV radiation, ”the expert added. studies have shown that the risk of getting melanoma in people in under the age of 35 years, who go to the solarium, increases by 87%. Scientists also noticed: visiting tanning beds is addictive, like addiction or alcoholism. Also lovers tanning beds are twice as likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. According to researchers, this partly explains their addiction to artificial tanning: the device gives them a feeling comfort, confidence and security. World Organization Health (WHO) has already put tanning beds on cigarettes on the list the most dangerous factors that provoke cancer diseases. More than ten countries of the world, including France, Germany, Finland, the UK, and some US states have passed the law, forbidding young people under 18 to visit tanning salons. Daria Sheremetyeva

UK Health USA

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