1. Tanning Beds

2. Background Information
Devices emit ultraviolet radiation to produce cosmetic tans
Tanning beds are most used globally by teenage girls
Lights in tanning beds were originally used to treat rickets patients
2006 research found people used tanning beds even when they were aware of risks, tended to be addicted to UV rays, sometimes experiencing a ‘high’, similar to drug addictions

3. Its convenient, saves time and money for people with busy schedules or budget limitations
Tanning beds helps body produce vitamin D which keeps your teeth, bones and joints strong
Less probability of getting skin burns
Pros;

4. Causes genetic damage in skin cells which helps cancer cells develop and spread
Over use results in wrinkled skin, age spots and skin dehydration
Ultraviolet radiation levels to eye is over 100 times greater than natural sunlight, meaning corneal burns and occasional retinal damage can occur
Cons;

5. Canada’s Current Position
Governments should regulate indoor tanning industry by requiring UV-emitting devices to be registered, staff to be licensed, equipment and premises inspected regularly
UV-emitting devices should be clearly labelled to explains health risks
Indoor tanning industries must stop using misleading phrases such as safe, no harmful rays, no adverse effects or similar wording
Canada’s Current Position

6. My Beliefs & Opinions
Tanning beds should be limited in use due to severe health risks
People should be encouraged to use natural sun light for cosmetic reasons
Consumers must only be allowed to use a tanning bed for defined exposure hours per year where it’s a necessity

7. References; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanning_bed