Reghan Judge
Honors Chemistry, Block F
Ms. Schneider
7 April 2016
I pledge my honor: Reghan Judge
Word Count: 1500
Tanning Bed Effects and Detriments
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is one of the biggest contributing factors of skin cancer. Sunlight is the main source of UV rays, however, recently tanning lamps and beds have become a popular source of these UV rays. There are three different types of UV rays: UVA rays, UVB rays, and UVC rays. UVB rays are the rays that cause most skin cancers because they have the most energy and do more damage quicker than UVA rays. UVB radiation causes skin cancer because of its damaging affect to the DNA of skin cells. However, most tanning beds give off UVA rays and these rays have recently been
…show more content…
found to increase the risk of getting skin cancer. Although UVA rays are less powerful than UVB, they penetrate deeper into the skin. Not only do tanning beds cause the same type of skin damage as natural sunlight, it can also be 20 times stronger. When UV rays reach the surface of the skin, the skin reacts by producing melanin. Melanin is a skin pigment that has a protective effect on the skin. The cumulative damage caused by UV radiation given off through the use of tanning beds can cause long-term detriments to one’s health such as skin cancer. (What is Ultraviolet Radiation?) Tanning beds have become a controversial topic in the medical field. People tan to look healthy, however, too much exposure to UV radiation can be one of the most unhealthy things. UV radiation causes three different types of skin cancer. In fact, epidemiologic studies have illustrated that exposure to the sun is the key environmental risk that causes and results in melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers. Melanoma being the worst and deadliest is responsible for 75% of skin cancer deaths. Melanoma is a tumor of the cells that produce melanin. According to the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) programs results demonstrate that melanoma rates amongst females between the ages of 15 and 39 rose 3.6% per year between 1992 and 2006, most likely as a result of tanning beds. The two other types of skin cancer cause by exposure to UV radiation are Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) and Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC). Due to increasing rates of skin cancer, statistics have urged 33 US states to ban the use of indoor tanning facilities for individuals under the age of 18. (Schmidt) Patterns and frequencies in regards to sun exposure become a prevalent factor in the development of these various skin cancers. Skin cancers appear rare in individuals under the age of 20, however, sun exposure during the adolescence period have ben found to greatly affect one’s risks as they reach adulthood. Exposure to the sun appears critical during times of adolescence because children spending a great deal of time outside playing. Studies have shown that children receive 3 times more UVB rays than adults. Other studies prove that reduced sun exposure as a child result in reducing skin cancer in adults. (Geller) Tanning beds can be addictive and a route to cancer—especially for teenagers. Tanning beds are becoming more used by teenagers and thus, the FDA has had to step in and address these hazards and risks. (Scientific American) The FDA has now proposed several rules in an attempt to control the risk factors of tanning beds. Tanning beds give off ultraviolent radiation that’s 10 to 15 times stronger than the natural sun. When the UV rays hit the surface of one’s skin, over time, they damage the DNA of one’s skin cells. DNA damage leads to the arrival of p53 in keratinocytes and succeeding stimulation of transcription of pro-opiomelanocortin and proinflammatory cytokines. Alpha melanocyte–stimulating hormone, a cleavage product of pro-opiomelanocortin, signals melanocytes through the melanocortin one receptor, with subsequent melanogenesis, variation of melanocytes, and transmission of melanin to keratinocytes through melanosomes, which results in tanning. Therefore if no DNA damage occurs no tan will happen either. A by-product of the stimulation of this pathway is the extraction of β-endorphin, which can potentially explain the positive effects on mood of UV irradiation and sun/UV–seeking behavior. UV radiation is also a well-known inducer of dermal immune suppression and is used to treat patients with overactive dermal immune activity such as those with psoriasis. Indoor tanning is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the nation. The number of indoor tanners in the United States between 1986 and 1996 has tripled. The tanning bed industry has since responded to safety concerns raised by public and private organizations by taking the offensive (as a form of the best defense) and promoting indoor tanning as “healthy.” (Brady) However, in New York City salons are being forced to temporarily close as a result of being classified as a “public health hazard”. There are 124 salons that undergo inspection every two years as a result of their violations and their potential health hazards. (Save Your Skin!) The tanning industry uses terminology such as “safe tanning” while simultaneously promoting the positive effects of UV radioactivity on vitamin D production to refute and reject the previous notions and claims of those concerned about the high cancer risk. Although UV exposure does increase dermal production of vitamin D, it becomes difficult to argue that exposure to excessive levels makes sense or are healthy when a dietary supplement, healthy diet, and/or limited sun exposure can address vitamin D deficiency or maintain adequate levels without an associated hazard. Perhaps most important is the fact that most modern tanning devices emit primarily UVA, which is relatively ineffective in promoting vitamin D synthesis. (Brady) Often times people argue that one’s ability to develop skin related diseases, such as skin cancer, have to do with race or already-existing color of one’s skin.
However, in 1995, a study consisting 16,625 young adults was conducted. Close to 10% of those participants admitted to using a tanning bed within the past year. Girls whose ages were between 15 and 18 were more likely to use tanning beds. The study also shows that those individuals who had friends that used tanning beds were more likely to engage in the usage of tanning beds. It can be concluded by researchers that girls do not consider the long-term effects and consequences of using a tanning bed. Various analysis proves that attitudes associated with tanning, such as the preference for tanned skin, having many friends who engage in using tanning beds, and the belief that getting sunburned is worth being able to be tan, were generally associated with inconsistent sunscreen use, more frequent sunburns, and increased use of tanning beds. The study’s findings suggest that many children are at a later risk of skin cancer because of suboptimal …show more content…
sunscreen and tanning bed use. Recommendations in the United States for improved sun protection and avoidance of tanning beds and sunburning, which began in the early 1990s, have been unfortunately, for the most part, ignored as a whole. (Geller) Thus, the long-term health detriments of investing in and utilizing tanning beds overpower the short term benefits that these tanning beds are thought to provide.
One should avoid tanning beds at all costs because of the increased exposure to skin cancer. Additionally, the tanning beds are scientifically proven to become addictive and as a result of their addictiveness, people use them more and more which means they are increasing their exposure to these UV rays thus, making it easier for them to develop diseases such as skin cancer. Although many people argue that UV radiation acts as a source of Vitamin D thus, providing health benefits, the rays given off by tanning beds do not contain any type of Vitamin D. Society can be given the blame for the increased usage of tanning beds because more and more people are engaging in tanning beds because of the desire to appear as physically attractive as possible. People believe that the more tan someone is perhaps the healthier they have, however, as these individuals continue to invest their time and money in the tanning bed industry their health begins to deteriorate especially since tanning becomes an addictive
process. Works Cited "Ban The Tan." Scientific American 312.4 (2015): 10. Advanced Placement Source. Web. 7 Mar. 2016. Brady, Mary S. "Public Health and the Tanning Bed Controversy." Journal of Clinical Oncology (2012): n. pag. Print. Geller, Alan C., et al. "Use Of Sunscreen, Sunburning Rates, And Tanning Bed Use Among More Than 10 000 US Children And Adolescents." Pediatrics 109.6 (2002): 1009. Health Source - Consumer Edition. Web. 7 Mar. 2016. Medline Plus. US National Library of Medicine. Web. 7 Mar. 2016 . "Save your skin! [Exclusive] Burns, broken beds at city's 'unsafe' tanning salons." New York Post [New York, NY] 15 Feb. 2016: 14. Global Issues In Context. Web. 7 Mar. 2016. Schmidt, Charles W. "UV Radiation & Skin Cancer: The Science Behind Age Restrictions For Tanning Beds."Environmental Health Perspectives 120.8 (2012): A308. Advanced Placement Source. Web. 11 Jan. 2016. Skin Cancer Prevention-Patient Version. National Library of Medicine. Web. 7 Mar. 2016. . "What is ultraviolet (UV) radiation?" American Cancer Society. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Apr. 2016. .
Individuals lying in tanning beds should consider an alternative to ensure a decrease in the chances of skin cancer and becoming addicted to the tanning bed. Tanning beds may cause you to look tan now, but the chances of skin cancer, becoming addicted, and damaging your body could potentially affect you for the rest of your life. Do not let tanning determine who you are, decide whether the benefit is worth the risk. Think before you tan.
Well-known magazines often have broad headlines that show off celebrities sporting bronzed skin, and these articles often throw around the words “healthy” and “glowy” in a positive context. With this influence subjected upon the general public, indoor tanning has become a popular recreation of American men and women alike. As this new trend continues to rise, medical researchers are beginning to pay close attention to the health effects of indoor tanning, especially when referring to tanning beds, respectively. Through many recent case findings and studies, scientists have linked the use of tanning beds to many dermal health problems including types of skin cancers that are deadly. Despite the fact that tanning beds are detrimental to the dermal health of its victims, the use of tanning beds is on the rise and growing.
In today’s culture, being tan coincides with what is believed to be beautiful. As a result, it is no surprise that in the United States of America, an estimated 922,000 people are currently living with some level of melanoma. Even though the news media and doctors warn people about the risks of too much sun exposure and give information as to how to prevent contracting skin cancer, people are still disregarding this important information and going into the sun for extended periods of time unprotected.
Indoor tanning is a controversial topic and has even been the subject of lawmakers in many states for at least the past ten years. Tanning is a symbol of “health and wealth” for many living in the developed countries and yet it is associated with one of the most deadly cancers known to human beings because of the chemical reaction the Ultra Violet (UV) rays at the cellular level. The research is clear that the use of indoor tanning beds can be dangerous and yet, there are some benefits of using indoor tanning beds. Research has also shown that exposure to UV radiation contributes to the synthesis of Vitamin D in the body, it also can positively boost mood, can heal certain types of skin disorders and may also be helpful for those suffering from fibromyalgia. The indoor tanning industry should make known the risks of using a tanning bed known before selling their use to people. Before one makes a decision to use a tanning bed she should be well informed of the risks and benefits.
Informing you on a everyday thing some girls do, which is tanning. Two main questions you have to ask yourself is it healthy? And will it cause skin cancer ? Well to answer both of those questions you can get skin cancer, and it is healthy for you. Only some parts of it is healthy though, not all of it. And thats what we will be explaining in this paper today. We both do tan so we’re not against it and see the good thing about tanning. Not everyone has to be on our side, some people may like tanning naturally better to begin with.
...udy done by the American Academy of Dermatology, 59 percent of tanners were unaware of all the threats that accompany using a tanning bed (Cassidy 2). Cassidy also states that this lack of awareness is partially due to the tanning salons not advertising all information about skin cancer (2). Many salons offer tanning lotions, which are much different than sunscreen lotions. While they may not advertise it as sunscreen, not all customers know the difference. Tanning lotion amplifies UV rays, causing one to absorb more rays more quickly. The lotion contains no sunscreen and does not protect the user from the radiation. Of course, such information is not presented when the salon may try to sell you the product. The unfortunate side effect of such misinformation is that people may contract serious diseases without knowing that those illnesses could have been prevented.
Over all, skin cancer is known to be a very common and dangerous cancer among the U.S.. Although there is no superior or particular cause known for it, it can be reduced by reducing radiation exposure from the sun and also tanning booths and beds. If not attempting to prevent it by staying out of the sun, and seeking not seeking shade and so forth, protection such as longer clothing garments that better cover the body as well as hats and sunglasses can help to eliminate direct exposure and reduce some of the damages that may occur. Certain amounts of sun light are healthy for the body as it provides vitamin- D which the body needs to maintain a healthy life style, though it is crucial not be over exposed as reverse side affects may occur, causing more harm than good.
Indoor tanning is becoming a very popular “hobby”, but most people do not know, or do not care, about its dangerous side effects. Studies show that people who use tanning booths have a much higher chance of being diagnosed with skin cancer. If someone were to start tanning indoors before they turn 30 or 25, the risk of them getting Melanoma peaks, and if they start tanning before they turn 20 or 25, they are much more likely to get basal and squamous cancer.
Melanoma skin cancer has multiple causes. The biggest and newest cause of melanoma skin cancer is a result of tanning in salon tanning beds. As said by Zoe D. Draelos, MD, FAAD, consulting professor, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC “What they may not realize is that no matter whether you tan or burn, a tan from the sun or tanning beds damages the skin and may cause wrinkles, age spots, and skin cancer.” Now more than ever every day routines consist of going to the tanning salon. Adults are beginning to take their children to start tanning at young ages exposing them to the UV radiation that causes melanoma.
Chang, H. "Addiction to Indoor Tanning: Relation to Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use.” JAMA 303.22 (2010): 2232. Research Library, ProQuest. Web. 15 Mar.2011.
UV radiation causes significant damage to human skin, in the form of sunburns, aging, skin cancer, and nonmelanoma tumors. Human skin damage is primarily a result of tanning. The
Skin Cancer is caused by hereditary factors, overexposure to the sun, and weak immune systems. (“Skin Cancer” infotrac.com) One reason people tend to get skin cancer is when someone in your family has passed their genes down to you, known as hereditary. Normally hereditary is one of the causes in the development of melanoma. For all types of skin cancers, overexposure of the skin to UV radiation in sunlight is the most frequently blamed source of skin cancer. “Research suggests that sunburns received early in one’s childhood can lead to skin cancer later in life” (“Skin Cancer” infotrac.com). For example, when someone gets sunburned, you usually don’t know till ten to twenty years after and that’s why people don’t get skin cancer till they reach their twenties.
Specific Purpose Statement: To persuade my audience that that solar power should become the main form of alternative energy in the Unites States.
The timeless classic makeup for parties is the smokey eye. And how our heart flutters seeing celebrity, super-model do the smokey eye perfectly. But hey gorgeous, even you can become a maestro in smokey eyes. We know you would have seen plenty of video tutorials and read several articles on them, but we bet our’s is simple, easy and perfect. You can never go wrong with our How-to-do smokey eyes and that too for daytime.
One of the biggest problems that people are faced with on a day-to-day basis is cigarette smoke. The sole cause for 480,000 deaths each year just in the United States is accredit to cigarettes(CDC). For a lot of the smokers the habit of smoking happens to assist them when under stress and dealing with issues that are unmanageable. Some smoke to appeal to their peers or simply because it “feels good.” Smoking one cigarette can lead to a major addiction. The effects of smoking hurt oneself and those amongst us. Smoking Kills as the ad portrays this revolver and cigarettes as the bullets, and also lists the side effects of smoking. Cigarettes causes cancer, increases the risk of you getting a stroke, highly addictive and causes a lot of health problems. Nearly 16