Background Information Devices emit ultraviolet radiation to produce cosmetic tans Tanning beds are most used globally by teenage girls Lights in tanning beds were originally used to treat rickets ID: 602898
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Tanning BedsSlide2
Background Information
Devices emit ultraviolet radiation to produce cosmetic tans
Tanning beds are most used globally by teenage girls
Lights in tanning beds were originally used to treat rickets
patients2006 research found people used tanning beds even when they were aware of risks, tended to be addicted to UV rays, sometimes experiencing a ‘high’, similar to drug addictionsSlide3
Pros;
Its convenient, saves time and money for people with busy schedules or budget limitations
T
anning beds helps body produce vitamin D which keeps your teeth, bones and joints strong
Less probability of getting skin burns Slide4
Cons;
Causes genetic damage in skin cells which helps cancer cells develop and spread
O
ver use results in wrinkled skin, age spots and skin dehydration
Ultraviolet radiation levels to eye is over 100 times greater than natural sunlight, meaning corneal burns and occasional retinal damage can occurSlide5
Canada’s Current Position
Governments should regulate indoor tanning industry by requiring UV-emitting devices to be registered, staff to be licensed, equipment and premises inspected regularly
UV-emitting devices should be clearly labelled to explains health risks
Indoor tanning industries must stop using misleading phrases such as
safe, no harmful rays, no adverse effects or similar wordingSlide6
My Beliefs &
Opinions
Tanning beds should be limited in use due to severe health risks
P
eople should be encouraged to use natural sun light for cosmetic reasons
Consumers must only be allowed to use a tanning bed for defined exposure hours per year
where it’s a necessitySlide7
References;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanning_bed
http://tanningandcancer.wordpress.com/tanning-beds/tanningcancer/
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/tanning-beds-pros-and-cons.html http://www.dolceguide.com/health--wellbeing/tanning-beds-cons-and-pros.html
http://www.cancer.ca/Canada-wide/Prevention/Sun%20and%20UV/Indoor%20tanning/Indoor%20tanning%20our%20position.aspx?sc_lang=EN
http://cancer.about.com/od/skincancermelanoma/a/tanorexia.htm