Tanning Beds -- Are They Worth the Health Risks?
A sunbed is a device emitting ultraviolet radiation (usually UVA, but recently also UVB) used for cosmetic reasons (to induce an artificial tanning).
Because of several adverse effects to the human health, the World Health Organization does not recommend the use of UV tanning devices for cosmetic reasons.
A study by a Dr. Anthony Liguori and others, published in the July 2004 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Part 1, suggests that the use of sunbeds may be addictive. The UV rays emitted by the beds stimulate the production of endorphins, resulting in a natural ""high"".
Using a sunbed without goggles may lead to a condition known as arc eye.
In an infamous scene in the 2006 movie, Final Destination 3, two young women die after being burnt alive on sunbeds listening to Love Rollercoaster by Ohio Players (a parody to an earlier scene). This scene is probably the most notorious from the film and is arguably the most gruesome portrayal of sunbeds in popular culture.
UV radiation from sunbeds, particularly UVB, may cause cancer by altering the structure of the DNA. UV radiation can cause premature aging, including wrinkles, and also can have a detrimental effect on the immune system.
The UV radiation to be careful with is UVB. UVA has less chances of burning, it can be called the ""bronzing light."" (Source: Wikipedia)
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