Arsenic and Old Face
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The AP Press reported Tuesday that
International cancer experts have moved tanning beds and other sources of ultraviolet radiation into the top cancer risk category, deeming them as deadly as arsenic and mustard gas. For years, scientists have described tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation as “probable carcinogens.”
A new analysis of about 20 studies concludes the risk of skin cancer jumps by 75 percent when people start using tanning beds before age 30. Experts also found that all types of ultraviolet radiation caused worrying mutations in mice, proof the radiation is carcinogenic. Previously, only one type of ultraviolet radiation was thought to be lethal.
The new classification means tanning beds and other sources of ultraviolet radiation are definite causes of cancer, alongside tobacco, the hepatitis B virus and chimney sweeping, among others.
In case you’re among those who have missed the other memos on the dangers of UV rays and the potential side effects of tanning beds, let me state this a bit more clearly:
Tanning beds are considered DEFINITE CARCINOGENS – this means TANNING BEDS CAUSE CANCER.
Lest you think I’m only sharing part of the story, it’s worth noting that not everyone agrees with this classification. Kathy Banks, chief executive of The Sunbed Association, a European trade association of tanning bed makers and operators, had this objective*, non-biased* statement to share:
The fact that is continuously ignored is that there is no proven link between the responsible use of sunbeds and skin cancer
In related news, R.J. Reynolds has released their own statement that
The fact that is continuously ignored is that there is no proven link between the responsible use of cigarettes and skin cancer either.*
Still wanting to play Russian Roulette with your skin? Maybe these 15 Worst Tan Disasters will deter you!
*sarcasm intended (in case the tone wasn’t clear!)
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