Sunbed firm in hot seat over false claims that tanned skin protects against sunburn
Summary
The UK Sunbed Association claims that having a tan protects against sunburn, but major health organizations say this claim is false. Experts warn that a tan shows skin damage from ultraviolet (UV) light and increases the risk of skin cancer.Key Facts
- The Sunbed Association’s website says tanned skin protects against sunburn.
- Cancer Research UK and the British Association of Dermatologists reject this claim and say tanning damages skin.
- A tan means the skin has been harmed by UV radiation, raising the chance of skin cancer.
- Multiple health bodies from the UK, Europe, and the US agree that tanning is risky and sunbeds should not be used.
- The Sunbed Association argues a controlled tan offers some protection, but their evidence is considered unreliable by experts.
- Melanoma, a type of skin cancer linked to UV damage, is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, causing around 2,600 deaths each year.
- Full Fact, a fact-checking group, found the Sunbed Association’s health advice is incorrect and potentially dangerous.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.