Exposure to Artificial UV Radiation and Skin Cancer: IARC Working Group Reports

by The International Agency for Research on Cancer

An IARC Working Group has assessed the available evidence relating to possible detrimental health effects of exposure to artificial ultraviolet radiation through use of indoor tanning facilities, in particular whether their use increases the risk for skin cancer. Epidemiologic studies to date give no consistent evidence that use of indoor tanning facilities in general is associated with the development of melanoma or skin cancer. Knowledge of levels...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9283224418
• ISBN13: 9789283224419
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: World Health Organization
• Length: 75 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.0" x 9.2"