Big rise in sunbed salons raises cancer fears

Big rise in sunbed salons raises cancer fears and calls for regulation

Sunbed use is linked to an increased risk of the skin cancer melanoma, a disease

The researchers say the increased melanoma risk may be because some tanning gear can emit sunburning ultraviolet radiation at up to five times the intensity of the midday summer sun. The greatest risk, they say, is probably from unsupervised commercial settings and when using the equipment at home.