What Is the Connection Between Tanning Beds and Skin Cancer?

Artificial sunbathing uses artificial sunbeds to radiate ultraviolet A and some ultraviolet B, mimicking the solar spectrum and speeding up the tanning process, but both can damage the DNA in skin cells.

Artificial solarium

Artificial sunbathing uses artificial sunbeds to radiate ultraviolet A and some ultraviolet B, mimicking the solar spectrum and speeding up the tanning process, but both can damage the DNA in skin cells.

Chinese name

Artificial solarium

Major radiation

UVA and some UVB

Nature

Natural Sun Alternatives

Harm

Damage DNA in skin cells

as a result of

Skin cancer, etc.

Carcinogenic grade

Highest rank

Sunbeds emit mainly ultraviolet A and some ultraviolet B, both of which damage DNA in skin cells. However, in recent years, lamps for sunbeds capable of generating higher-intensity ultraviolet B have been manufactured, which can mimic the solar spectrum and speed up the tanning process. The carcinogenic properties of UVB are well known, and it has been known that excessive exposure to this UV can lead to skin cancer, and recent scientific research has shown that high exposure to longer wavelength UVA may also have an effect on skin cancer.

The sunbeds and sun lamps used in solariums are artificial tanning devices that claim to provide an effective, rapid and harmless alternative to natural sunlight. However, there is increasing evidence that the lamps used in solariums emit ultraviolet radiation, which can damage the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer.

The sunbeds and sun lamps used in bathrooms are artificial tanning devices that claim to provide an effective, rapid and harmless alternative to natural sunlight. However, there is increasing evidence that the lamps used in solariums emit ultraviolet radiation, which can damage the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer.

Artificial sunbathing is popular in developed countries, especially among young women, but a comprehensive analysis and assessment found that exposure to artificial sunbathing before the age of 30 will increase people's risk of malignant skin cancer, skin melanoma, by 75%. Several other studies have found an association between artificial sunbathing and ocular melanoma.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer also pointed out that previously, it was generally believed that only UVB (far ultraviolet rays) in solarium was likely to cause cancer to humans, but mouse experiments showed that all bands of ultraviolet (UVA, UVB, and UVC) are carcinogenic to humans, that is, they have the highest Grade of carcinogenic risk. The human body is exposed to ultraviolet rays, which can produce vitamin D, so ultraviolet rays are also called "sunshine vitamins". However, the industry has been controversial about the carcinogenic risk of artificial solarium. On the day of the report of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the European Association of Sunbeds, a trade association representing sunbed manufacturers, issued a statement saying it disagreed with the highest carcinogenic risk of sunbeds.

skin cancer

Exposure to ultraviolet light, whether from natural sunlight or from

The International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization announced on July 29, 2009 that the carcinogenic risk of artificial sunbathing such as sunbeds has been raised to the highest level, namely artificial sunbathing and tobacco and

Countries are encouraged to legislate to manage artificial sunbathing. World Health provides relevant technical introductions and precautions for artificial sunbeds, tanning, and exposure to ultraviolet light.

The WHO reminds people that although the use of artificial sunbeds may enhance the synthesis of vitamin D, for most people, occasional exposure to the sun, combined with normal dietary intake, can provide adequate vitamin D.

The WHO encourages governments to enact and implement effective laws to regulate the use of sunbeds, prioritizing the use of minors and unsupervised use.