Some experts believe sunbeds are a health hazard Public Health Minister Tessa Jowell will ask the sunbed industry to clampdown on young people using their equipment. Ms Jowell's move is part of a campaign that she is launching on Wednesday to cut rates of skin cancer. The minister has also pledged to negotiate with manufacturers to lower the price of family sunscreen creams. Sun Awareness Week will feature local events across the country starting on May 31. I am especially concerned about the risks of skin cancer from UV rays from sunbeds and tanning equipment.
People increase their risk of skin cancer by using sunbeds and tanning equipment.
I will therefore be meeting representatives of the sunbed industry to urge them to clamp down on young people using their sunbeds. Operators will also be asked to display warnings about the dangers of sunbeds, and to warn people at risk that they may be placing their health in peril by trying to get an artificial tan. Too much sun causes wrinkles When in the sun wear a high factor suncream and stay in the shade when the sun is most powerful Wear clothes that give you good protection from sunburn As part of the campaign the HEA is publishing guidance for schools on the use of sunscreens to protect children. Retailers will also be encouraged to display the HEA Sun Safety Code in shops and on products. In total, there are 40,000 new cases of skin cancer every year.