Tanning salons are big business in the United States as many
adults and teens hope to obtain that sunny, bronze look. But there are health
risks in the ultra violet rays which provide that tanned look, as Forbes Living reviews.
The use of ultra violet devices can increase exposure to
cancer-causing radiation. The World Health Organization reported in 2009 that
tanning beds are noted in the highest cancer risk category. Last year, the U.S.
Surgeon General asked for a reduction in UV tanning as the cases of skin cancer
are rising. Young adults are most at
risk for skin cancer caused by the use of tanning beds. In their effort to look
healthful and sun-kissed for the major events in their lives, tanning beds can
be dangerous and potentially cause adverse effects. In fact, some U.S. states ban
the use of tanning salons for children under age 17 and require parental consent.
The Forbes Living talk show encourages parents and other
adults to thoroughly research the tanning salon before using one. Question any marketing attempt which claims the
UV rays boost Vitamin D and provide health benefits. Limit time in a tanning bed to the minimum.
Head outdoors instead after slathering the body with sunscreen. Natural
sunlight is much healthier than fake one.
