Many people who frequent tanning bed establishments enjoy the uniform tan, the chance to relax, and the quiet and warmth of the tanning bed. Before you begin regularly tanning, however, you may want to consider the health concerns that qualified physicians, health organizations, and others have raised about tanning bed use.
UV Light and Skin Cancer
World Health Organization Report
In July 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) elevated tanning beds to the top health risk category, the same category that contains mustard gas and arsenic, because 20 recent studies show a strong connection between increased tanning bed use and rates of skin cancer.
Diagnosed with Skin Cancer?
Some tanning bed establishments still claim that their beds pose little to no health risks. For more information on skin cancer liability and tanning beds, please visit the website of experienced Racine personal injury attorneys Habush, Habush ; Rottier, S.C. .
Tanning Beds and Health Concerns
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