Title
Industry Influence in Indoor Tanning Research
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-5-2020
Description
Studies linking exposure to indoor tanning beds that emit ultraviolet radiation with melanoma and other skin cancers began to emerge as early as the 1980s, and a compelling body of evidence now exists to support the carcinogenic effect of indoor tanning. Incidence rates for melanoma have increased among populations with high use of indoor tanning beds, including young women, mirroring increasing rates of use.1 These persuasive data have led to increased attention on the dangers of indoor tanning, along with warnings from the world’s leading public health and medical organizations. Regulatory efforts including restricting access for minors have followed throughout the UK and globally.
Citation Information
Stapleton, Jerod L.; and Hillhouse, Joel J.. 2020. Industry Influence in Indoor Tanning Research. British Medical Journal. Vol.368 https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m345 ISSN: 1756-1833