Monday, July 23, 2007

Do indoor tanning beds cause cancer?

Everyone loves the idea of getting a golden brown tan in the comfort of their own home or in the privacy of a commercial tanning salon, but what are the risks? Some reports suggest that long term exposure to ultraviolet light like that emitted from tanning beds, or the sun’s natural rays can increase the risk for skin cancer in both men and women. But are the dangers of professional tanning beds really greater than getting your tan the old-fashion way?
A report issued by the National Cancer Institute says that exposure to the ultraviolet rays from a tanning bed can increase the chances of developing malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer by as much as 55% in View the rest of this article


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