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TSA comment on new study showing sunbed use lowers mortality rates

The Sunbed Association

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In response to the publication of the University of Edinburgh study that shows UV exposure, most especially including sunbed use, has health benefits including lower mortality rates for cancer and heart disease, Gary Lipman, Chairman of The Sunbed Association said:

“We very much welcome this study, not least because it exemplifies the necessity for public health messaging about responsible UV exposure and, in particular, responsible sunbed use, to be urgently re-visited in the context of full body health.

“For far too long, outdated, flawed and inaccurate data has been used in an attempt to vilify sunbed use.  This new study from Edinburgh University provides compelling and significant evidence that people who use sunbeds are at a lower risk of cancer and heart disease mortality, the UK’s two leading causes of death.

“There have been a number of studies over the years that demonstrate there is no causal relationship between responsible sunbed use and melanoma, yet these continue to be ignored by the dermatology profession and anti-sunbed lobby.  With this new study evidencing lower heart disease and cancer mortality rates for people who use sunbeds compared with non-users, there can be no clearer signal that now is the time to change the narrative about responsible sunbed use.

“We would always advocate responsible exposure to UV, whether on a sunbed or in the sun. Sunbed users should always use a salon in membership of The Sunbed Association, where they will receive the correct advice and information from trained staff about how to tan responsibly.”

For further information about responsible sunbed use and to find your nearest Sunbed Association member salon visit www.sunbedassociation.org.uk

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