Global Bans on Sunbeds Amid Cancer Concerns

Study in Science Advances links tanning beds to cancer DNA mutations.
Dr. Pedram Gerami and Heidi Tarr led research on melanoma risk in young women.
3,000 medical records showed 2.85x melanoma risk for tanning-bed users.
182 melanocytes sequenced revealed twice as many mutations.
FDA requires warning labels for teens under 18.
Australia and Brazil ban sunbeds; US allows use with warnings.
American Suntanning Association disputes study findings.

Health | Regulation | Cancer

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Dr. Pedram Gerami | Heidi Tarr

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