Artificial tanning devices : public health interventions to manage sunbeds / World Health Organization.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

World Health Organization, author.

Series:

Documents for Sale Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Skin--Cancer.

Skin.

Public health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (48 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Geneva, Switzerland : World Health Organization, [2017]

Summary:

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer among light-skinned populations. The chief environmental cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet radiation (UVR). UVR exposure comes mainly from the sun but over the past three decades there has been an increase in the use of artificial sources of UVR in the form of artificial tanning devices such as sunbeds stand up booths and facial tanners. This deliberate exposure to UVR for cosmetic purposes is increasing the incidence of the major types of skin cancer and driving down the age of first appearance.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction

1.1. The purpose of this document

1.2. The use of sunbeds

1.3. The type of radiation emitted by sunbeds

2. Health consequences from sunbed use

2.1. Cancer risk

2.2. Vitamin D production

2.3. Populations most at risk from sunbed use

3. Policy options to decrease health risks from sunbeds

3.1. Promoting education strategies

3.2. Regulating sunbed use

3.2.1. Regulatory frameworks

3.2.2. Banning sunbeds

3.2.2.1. Banning all artificial tanning services

3.2.2.2. Banning the hire and sale of sunbeds for domestic use

3.2.3. Restricting access to sunbeds

3.2.3.1. Prohibiting unsupervised artificial tanning services

3.2.3.2. Setting an age-limit on sunbed use

3.2.3.3. Preventing use of sunbeds by high-risk individuals

3.2.4. Managing sunbed operations

3.2.4.1. Surveillance and licensing of tanning establishments

3.2.4.2. Controlling UV exposure

3.2.4.3. Requiring eye protection

3.2.4.4. Training sunbed supervisors

3.2.4.5. Taxing tanning sessions

3.2.5. Prescribing risk communication

3.2.5.1. Requiring information provision

3.2.5.2. Banning marketing and promotion of sunbeds

3.2.5.3. Requiring display of warning notices

3.2.6. Ensuring compliance and enforcement

4. Discussion

4.1. Public health financing considerations

4.2. Commercial considerations

4.3 Human rights implications and ethical considerations

4.4. Priority areas for research

References

Abbreviations

Glossary

Annex 1. Summary of health risks other than cancer

A.1. Skin

A.2. Eyes

A.3. Other health effects

Annex 2. Example of Client Information Form (Ireland).

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

92-4-069666-0

OCLC:

1055041104