Tanning Bed Disadvantages
Helen MacDonald
HLTH S03
November 21, 2012
Jessica Majka And Michael Melbourne Pros and Cons of Tanning Beds Tanning beds, also known as sunbeds, are devices that are very popular among people across the country. Just by looking in magazines or watching television anyone can see that the latest trend is to have a dark golden tan, even during the winter. Tanning beds are used by people to tan all year around; men and women are no longer forced to schedule around the weather nor are they restricted by the time of day. Sessions with a tanning bed can significantly improve one's mood Studies have shown that individuals who use tanning facilities feel more confident with their self imagine, due to the bronzed look that starts to …show more content…
Within the last few years, scientists and doctors have found the true danger to UV rays. While having a tanned body maybe attractive for some, the problem is that there are also many tanning bed dangers. Some of the dangers associated with tanning are public knowledge while others are not. While tanning beds can help improve an individual's self imagine they are also very dangerous. If an individual is not aware of their skin type and the intensity of the UV rays, they can become seriously burnt, which increases the risk of developing skin cancer. Long term exposure can lead to other skin damages such as wrinkles, age spots, change in texture and thickness. This is caused by your skin drying out and weakening the connective tissues. Another reason to use caution, it has been found that a person laying in a tanning bed is likely to expose their eyes to radiation levels that are one hundred times the normal level received from the sun. Despite the warnings, professional indoor tanning facilities require there consumers to read and sign consent forms that include warnings and information on the potential eye damage and skin cancer. Warning labels have been placed on every tanning device and almost every general area in a facility. Professional tanning facilities require parental consent for teenagers who tan. Even though consumersknow all the warnings they will continue to
HLTH S03
November 21, 2012
Jessica Majka And Michael Melbourne Pros and Cons of Tanning Beds Tanning beds, also known as sunbeds, are devices that are very popular among people across the country. Just by looking in magazines or watching television anyone can see that the latest trend is to have a dark golden tan, even during the winter. Tanning beds are used by people to tan all year around; men and women are no longer forced to schedule around the weather nor are they restricted by the time of day. Sessions with a tanning bed can significantly improve one's mood Studies have shown that individuals who use tanning facilities feel more confident with their self imagine, due to the bronzed look that starts to …show more content…
Within the last few years, scientists and doctors have found the true danger to UV rays. While having a tanned body maybe attractive for some, the problem is that there are also many tanning bed dangers. Some of the dangers associated with tanning are public knowledge while others are not. While tanning beds can help improve an individual's self imagine they are also very dangerous. If an individual is not aware of their skin type and the intensity of the UV rays, they can become seriously burnt, which increases the risk of developing skin cancer. Long term exposure can lead to other skin damages such as wrinkles, age spots, change in texture and thickness. This is caused by your skin drying out and weakening the connective tissues. Another reason to use caution, it has been found that a person laying in a tanning bed is likely to expose their eyes to radiation levels that are one hundred times the normal level received from the sun. Despite the warnings, professional indoor tanning facilities require there consumers to read and sign consent forms that include warnings and information on the potential eye damage and skin cancer. Warning labels have been placed on every tanning device and almost every general area in a facility. Professional tanning facilities require parental consent for teenagers who tan. Even though consumersknow all the warnings they will continue to