Double Exposure: Natural and Artificial Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure in Beachgoers

Abstract

Beachgoing sunbathers often used both natural sunlight and tanning beds, subjecting themselves to two forms of ultraviolet radiation exposure.

Artificial and natural ultraviolet radiation exposure: beliefs and behaviour of 7200 French adults

“…We have found a strong positive association between the use of indoor tanning equipment and other health‐risk behaviours (i.e. smoking and lying in the sun), as previously reported among adolescent and adult populations 24,27,28 . A positive relationship was also found between the use of sunscreens and the use of indoor tanning equipment.…”

UV Light Tanning as a Type of Substance-Related Disorder

“…11 Anecdotal observations about patients who seemed "addicted to the sun" have been discussed in dermatology for years. Ramirez et al 12 recently observed that beachgoers often make additional efforts to tan at other locations if the beach is not available. Our study identified a subset of beachgoers who meet objective criteria for an SRD with respect to UVL tanning.…”

Tanning and Cutaneous Malignancy

“…78,79 Although there are conflicting opinions on specific aspects and associations, it is clear that those who tan outdoors are much more likely to frequent indoor tanning facilities, thus multiplying their exposure to UVR. 80 The growth of the tanning industry worldwide is staggering. In the United States, tanning generates $5 billion annually, up from $1 billion in 1992.…”