Variability of pre-vitamin D3 effectiveness of UV appliances for skin tanning

Sayre, Robert M.; Dowdy, John C.; Shepherd, James G.

doi:10.1016/j.jsbmb.2010.04.003

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“…71,72 Further, the amount of vitamin D produced during indoor tanning varies, depending on individual characteristics (e.g., skin type) and characteristics of the tanning device (e.g., the ratio of UVA to UVB radiation emitted). 70,73 Adequate vitamin D can be obtained safely through food and dietary supplements without the risks associated with excessive UV exposure. 70,71 …”

Section: Strategies To Reduce Indoor Tanningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Strategies to Reduce Indoor Tanning

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et al. 2013

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

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Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from indoor tanning device use is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer, including risk of malignant melanoma, and is an urgent public health problem. By reducing indoor tanning, future cases of skin cancer could be prevented, along with the associated morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. On August 20, 2012, the CDC hosted a meeting to discuss the current body of evidence on strategies to reduce indoor tanning as well as research gaps. Using the Action Model to Achieve Healthy People 2020 Overarching Goals as a framework, the current paper provides highlights on the topics that were discussed, including (1) the state of the evidence on strategies to reduce indoor tanning; (2) the tools necessary to effectively assess, monitor, and evaluate the short- and long-term impact of interventions designed to reduce indoor tanning; and (3) strategies to align efforts at the national, state, and local levels through transdisciplinary collaboration and coordination across multiple sectors. Although many challenges and barriers exist, a coordinated, multilevel, transdisciplinary approach has the potential to reduce indoor tanning and prevent future cases of skin cancer.

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Section: Strategies To Reduce Indoor Tanningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Strategies to Reduce Indoor Tanning

Holman

Fox

Glenn

et al. 2013

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

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Ultraviolet radiation and effects on humans: the paradigm of maternal vitamin D production during pregnancy

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Current evidence indicates that neonates born of mothers with vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy have greater risk for developing hypocalcemia, rickets and extra-skeletal disorders. Despite the classic knowledge that ultraviolet-B (UVB) exposure is the most efficient way for a future mother to obtain optimal vitamin D concentrations, no current consensus or clinical recommendations exist regarding the duration and timing of UVB exposure for pregnant women. This article offers a narrative review of available data regarding how UVB exposure affects maternal vitamin D production during pregnancy, along with a discourse on clinical implications of this public health issue. Future studies would benefit from adopting UVB exposure estimates to recommend appropriate UVB exposure to pregnant women. Doing so could provide a more holistic and practical approach in managing maternal hypovitaminosis D during pregnancy.

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Ultraviolet exposure from indoor tanning devices: a systematic review

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Use of indoor tanning devices increases the risk of cutaneous melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer. Indoor tanning devices have become important sources of ultraviolet (UV) exposure, both UVB and UVA. This systematic review assessed UV measurements performed in indoor tanning devices related to irradiance level, wavelength distribution and similarities to natural sun. The study was performed in accordance with the MOOSE and PRISMA guidelines. We searched PubMed, Embase and Web of Science from inception to May 2015, and also examined the reference lists of the retrieved studies. Eighteen studies were included. Twelve studies examined the erythema-weighted UV irradiances of indoor tanning devices, 11 studies examined UVB and 13 studies studied UVA. Compliance with irradiance limits was reported in nine studies. Erythema-weighted irradiances were highest in the most recent studies. Most studies had mean values higher than from natural sun and with large variations between devices. All studies except two had mean unweighted UVB irradiances lower than from natural summer sun (at latitudes from 37°S to 35°N), while mean unweighted UVA irradiances were, with one exception, substantially higher than from natural sun. The high values of UVA exposure from modern tanning devices are alarming in light of the increased focus on UVA irradiance as a carcinogen, and as UVA exposure confers little protection against subsequent UV exposure.

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Variability of pre-vitamin D3 effectiveness of UV appliances for skin tanning

Cited by 3 publications

References 8 publications

Strategies to Reduce Indoor Tanning

Strategies to Reduce Indoor Tanning

Ultraviolet radiation and effects on humans: the paradigm of maternal vitamin D production during pregnancy

Ultraviolet exposure from indoor tanning devices: a systematic review

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