Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Basal-Cell Carcinoma, Tanning Bed, Endorphins

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 1001A/B
• Professor: Shauna Burke

Document Summary

Chapter 8 public health and the tanning bed controversy. This article provides further evidence on the harmful effects of indoor tanning, particularly in the young. Research showed that indoor tanning during youth increased the risk of skin cancer, specifically basal cell carcinoma (bcc), squamous cell carcinoma (scc), and invasive melanoma. They reported an increased risk for all three tumors, particularly bcc, independently associated with tanning bed use before the age of 35. This study identified the particular hazard associated with indoor tanning in the young, as well as the strong association of indoor tanning with skin cancer, specifically bcc. The tanning industry uses ter(cid:373)i(cid:374)ology such as (cid:862)safe ta(cid:374)(cid:374)i(cid:374)g(cid:863) a(cid:374)d pro(cid:373)otes the positive effects of uv radiation on vitamin d production to refute the claims of those concerned about cancer risk. Both uva and uvb rays are emitted by lamps in tanning beds, and both are carcinogenic.