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Are sunbeds being banned in the UK?
There is no planned UK legislation to ban sunbeds, but other countries have already taken action. Brazil in 2009 and Australia in 2015. The British Skin Foundation found in 2019 that 77% of dermatologists supported a sunbed ban in the UK.
Why did Australia ban tanning beds?
Australia, home to some of the highest skin cancer rates in the world, has begun to ban indoor tanning beds said to speed up the development of cancer. According to the latest available data, around 80% of cancer cases in the country are of the skin variety.
Which countries are sunbeds banned?
Brazil, Iran and Australia are the only countries to have an outright ban on tanning beds, but other countries following suit could save their citizens’ lives.
Are sunbeds banned in Australia?
Solariums and tanning Today it is illegal to operate a commercial solarium anywhere in Australia. There is no such thing as a safe tan – whether from the sun or a solarium. Tanning is a sign your skin cells are in trauma. Even if a suntan fades, the damage remains.
Is it OK to use sunbeds occasionally?
Prolonged exposure to UV rays increases your risk of developing malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. UV rays can also damage your eyes, causing problems such as irritation, conjunctivitis or age-related cataracts, particularly if you do not wear goggles.
Are sunbeds banned in New Zealand?
From 4 January 2017, it is illegal for sunbed operators to allow under-18s to use a sunbed. There is a fine of up to $2,000 for an individual, and $10,000 for a company, for non-compliance.
Are tanning beds still a thing?
Although indoor tanning remains popular, especially among young non-Hispanic white women, even that group saw a roughly 30 percent decline in tanning bed use, researchers report in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Does anyone still use tanning beds?
In 2010, 5.5 percent of survey participants used indoor tanning, which dropped to 3.5 percent in 2015. Those figures include a decrease from 8.6 percent of women and 2.2 percent of men tanning in 2010 to 5.2 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively, in 2015.
Why do so many people use sunbeds?
Many people say they use tanning beds because they like the way a tan makes them look. A self-tanner offers you a way to look tan without increasing your risk of developing early wrinkles, leathery skin, and skin cancer.
Are sunbeds OK in moderation?
The Sunbed Association claims there is no evidence that moderate use of a commercial sunbed will increase your risk of melanoma. This is not true – using a sunbed will increase your risk of getting skin cancer. Sunbeds emit UV rays that cause DNA damage.
How many sunbeds does it take to see a difference?
3-5 sunbed
Usually, the skin will not tan after the first session, and the results only become visible after 3-5 sunbed tanning sessions. These sessions allow the skin to oxidize its melanin, darken the cells, and produce a tan. Lighter skin types may need a few extra sessions for the tan to deepen.
Why do people sunbed?