Most sunbeds in England fail safety limits
The levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by 400 sunbeds in England were on average two times higher than recommended limits, a study has found.
The levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by 400 sunbeds in England were on average two times higher than recommended limits, a study has found.
By the year 2024 Cancer Research UK statisticians predict that malignant melanoma will be the fourth most common cancer for men and for women – of all ages – rising from around 9,000 cases diagnosed each year now to more than 15,500.
A new law, which prevents under 18s prevented from using sunbeds, has just come into force in Scotland and the Government is set to introduce it to the rest of the UK as part of the NHS cancer reform strategy being launched by Health Secretary Alan Johnson this week.