Banning sunbeds in UK could save lives and save NHS thousands of pounds, says new research
A team from the University of Manchester have been working with scientists in Australia - where sunbeds are already banned.suggests there could be 1,200 fewer cases, and 200 fewer deaths, in the lifetimes of the 18-year-olds they projected the model on.The Sunbed Association says it "utterly refutes" the claims made in the study.
"What sunbed exposure does is bring on premature aging and wrinkling of the skin as well as eye problems and high risks of skin cancer."Tanning is big business. The Sunbed Association estimates there are several thousands of tanning salons across the UK.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New Order singer criticises ‘ludicrous’ NHS mental health waiting listsPeople in crisis can’t wait 18 months, says Bernard Sumner at suicide prevention event in parliament
Read more »
Plan for new Welsh NHS body 'disappointing' says doctors groupDoctors say new leadership team set up by Eluned Morgan should be independent to improve services.
Read more »
The NHS needs access to our shared medical data to save lives\n\t\t\tLet our global subject matter experts broaden your perspective with timely insights and opinions you\n\t\t\tcan’t find anywhere else.\n\t\t
Read more »
Wire cutters and drill bits among the items left inside NHS patientsThere were more than 400 'never events' between April 2021 and March 2022, despite the category being for incidents that 'should not occur if healthcare providers have implemented existing national guidance or safety recommendations'.
Read more »
NHS reports ‘alarming’ rise in hospital admissions for eating disordersExperts describe increase to 24,268 in England as alarming, with particularly stark rise among males
Read more »
NHS reports ‘alarming’ rise in hospital admissions for eating disordersExperts describe increase to 24,268 in England as alarming, with particularly stark rise among males
Read more »