Re: UV Tanning

["Paul Skierkowski" <PAUL@ess-lan.studies.uoknor.edu>]

> Date sent:      Thu, 29 Feb 96 08:21:01 -0600
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> From:           bobek@WPI.EDU (Leo M Bobek)
> To:             Multiple recipients of list <radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu>
> Subject:        UV Tanning

> Radsafers:
> 
> Thought I would change the subject a bit to the non-ionizing side of the
> spectrum.  A relative recently called and asked about the risks associated
> with tanning salons.  The pamphlet she was given by the salon indicated the
> trade name of tanning system was "Ultra-Bronz" :^).  It goes on to say, the
> bulbs only emit UV-A, totally safe, etc., etc.
> 
> Anyone out there familiar with studies on UV-A risks that could provide me
> some data?  I would also be interested in hearing from our colleagues in the
> UK, which I believe regulates tanning salons (unlike the U.S.).  How
> reliable are the claims of the manufacturers that the bulbs only emit UV-A?
> 
> Unless you think the information you provide is of general interest to all
> on RADSAFE, please reply to me at: bobek@.wpi.edu.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 

    NO UV IS TOTALLY SAFE  - UVA supposedly less hazardous than UVB, but 
still has been shown to have potential to cause harm.

    Paul SKierkowski
    Univ. of Oklahoma  >