98% cancer risk when using solariums
January 15th, 2008
A new study conducted by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency found that people under the age of 35 who used solariums increased their risk of forming a dangerous melanoma skin cancer by an alarming 98 per cent.
The study also found using a solarium just once increased an individual’s chance of developing the rarest and deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma by 22 per cent.
Last year, the dangers of using solariums was highlighted by a very brave and young Clare Oliver who passed away at the age of 26 from skin cancer in September.
Clare was a regular user of solariums and also sun baked regularly at the beach but after discovering a lump under her arm which was later diagnosed as melanoma.
She worked hard in her final weeks to make the public aware of the dangers of solariums and sun baking. Clare Oliver Melanoma Fund
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