29 July 2009

Sunbeds and UV Radiation

An IARC Working Group has classified UV-emitting tanning devices as “carcinogenic to humans” (Group 1). The Working Group was convened by the IARC Monographs programme and the conclusions are reported in an article and press release issued today by The Lancet Oncology.Read more

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Published in section: IARC News

Publication date: 29 July, 2009, 0:00

Direct link: https://www.iarc.who.int/news-events/sunbeds-and-uv-radiation/

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