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    Sunbeds should be banned in UK, skin cancer experts say
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    Sunbeds should be banned in UK, skin cancer experts say

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    1. radiant_0wl on

      I don’t have an opinion on whether they should be banned on safety grounds.

      But if they were to ban it, they should provide adequate notice so end any responsibility to compensate owners, even if that may require an 11-year notice period.

    2. Billoo77 on

      This article (unfortunately put behind a paywall since I read it, but there are many similar articles around since the study)

      https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2025/09/17/the-health-benefits-of-sunlight-may-outweigh-the-risk-of-skin-cancer

      Says the risk of skin cancer from the sun and even sun beds may actually be outweighed by a reduction in rates of numerous other cancers seen by people in the south of the U.K. and even sunbed users, vs people in the north who avoid sun exposure.

      I wouldn’t be surprised if the opinions and advice on UV exposure changes drastically in the next few years.

    3. Pale_Slide_3463 on

      If the beauticians actually followed the laws and stopped under 16/18 using them, there probably wouldn’t be an issue. But money before cancer

    4. FinnMacCool77 on

      Let government take care
      Of you. They’ll tell you everything you need
      To know for your own happiness and wellbeing.

      Trust them. 

    6. SignatureLabel on

      I would be highly against this. I understand the crazy damage they do but for someone like me who suffers from extreme psoriasis these are the only option I have to ease the pain a little bit when it flares up, trying to go through the NHS for light therapy is a joke