Learn about the Negative Aspects of Sun Tanning

 
There have been numerous warnings from public health experts and medical professionals regarding the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and tanning devices, including tanning beds and sun lamps.

Sunburning has long been associated with ultraviolet radiation. This includes ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet (UVB) radiation. The type of radiation that has been linked with sunburn is UVB, whereas UVA has been considered a deeper penetrating radiation.

The general public has known for years that UV radiation in high doses can be harmful, but there are recent warnings that substantiate the harmful effects that UV radiation may have. Scientists now link the exposure of UV radiation with malignant melanoma, which is the more serious form of skin cancer. The UV radiation an individual obtains from the sun, tanning beds or sun lamps may contribute to or be the cause of skin cancer. For years, we have been advised that there is a correlation with skin cancer and sunburn or even moderate tanning due to the effects of UV radiation. The effects of UV radiation can also cause damage to an individual's immune system and may cause premature aging of the skin, which causes it to appear wrinkled and leathery. Since an individual with a suntan often looks very healthy, people may associate suntans with good health and fitness.

The body does need sunlight, but it actually needs only a very small amount of sunlight, in order to produce Vitamin D. But, it takes a lot less sunlight to promote Vitamin D production than it does for the body to develop a suntan. Skin cancer cases have risen over the past decades which led experts to believe than it is due to the increased exposure to UV radiation from the sun, as well as tanning devices (tanning beds and sun lamps). In fact, in recent years, there have been over 1 million new skin cancer cases in the U.S. in an average year.

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