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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Department of Health retracts claim sunbeds are as dangerous as smoking

The DHSC retracted a claim equating sunbeds' cancer risk to smoking after fact-checking revealed significant differences in their impact.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people

Harmful misinformation spread by tanning businesses claims sunbeds provide health benefits, despite evidence linking sunbed use—especially before 35—to significantly increased melanoma and skin cancer risk.
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Public health
fromIndependent
8 months ago

Luke O'Neill: Forget sunbeds and even sunshine - if you want a tan there's only one safe way to do it

Sunbeds should be banned due to their significant link to melanoma and high skin cancer rates.
fromIndependent
8 months ago

Ban on sunbeds now under consideration as new data shows they are being used by children as young as 10

A new report reveals that children as young as 10 are accessing tanning machines, highlighting significant health risks and prompting discussions about potential bans.
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