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Old 07-30-2014, 12:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Exclamation Surgeon General's Report

Click on the link below to access the (Acting) Surgeon General's report. Keep in mind as you read it that he is a dermatologist.

You will notice that the media has "overlooked" this section:

Potential Unintended Consequences of Interventions

As with any intervention, increasing sun protection in the population could have unintended consequences.
Some people may become sensitized to the chemicals in sunscreens, and increased sunscreen use could lead
to increased sensitization, resulting in urticaria (hives) or allergic contact dermatitis.

Restrictions on indoor tanning without changes to social norms about the desirability of tanned skin might encourage tanners
to seek the sun outdoors, to tan in less-regulated settings (such as in homes)
, or to use sunless tanning.

Ongoing efforts are needed to monitor the effects of skin cancer prevention efforts, including unintentional
and potentially harmful effects, such as reductions in vitamin D concentrations in the population or
reductions in physical activity


To get the report and some other information:

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/librar...cer/index.html

To go directly to the report:

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/librar...kin-cancer.pdf
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Old 07-30-2014, 02:22 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Long on rhetoric, short on facts. They define "overexposure" (incorrectly!) but fail to define "underexposure" because to do so would undermine their argument. In a post I will make later, the "correct" definition of "exposure to UVR" - "overexposure to UVR" - and "underexposure to UVR" will be provided.

Overexposure or excessive exposure, as used in this document, means any ultraviolet (UV) exposure that is likely to increase a person’s risk of skin cancer, without conferring benefits beyond those that can be achieved through more limited outdoor exposures.

Overexposure frequently results in tanned or sunburned skin.

Seeking a tan (whether indoor tanning or outdoor sunbathing) is considered overexposure for the purpose of this document. Sunbathing and indoor tanning are common methods of skin tanning.
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Old 07-30-2014, 02:26 PM   #3 (permalink)
 
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Their definition of "limited exposure" makes no sense at all. First of all, 5 - 15 minute outdoor exposures at a UVI index level of UVI 2 or less is too low to (a) stimulate the development of facultative pigmentation and (b) stimulate the production of vitamin D. (Especially since "during the course of daily activities or exposures" means exposure to the face and hands only.

Limited exposure to UV radiation, as used in this document, refers to very brief (5–15 minute) outdoor exposures received during the course of daily activities or exposures at very low UV Index levels (2 or less).

For most people, the risk of skin cancer from such limited, incidental UV exposure is likely low.
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Here are their "recommendations" for making indoor tanning safer. As you will see, the industry adopted all of these recommendations long ago. This proves one of my long held contentions: Not one of the anti-tanning folks (including the (Acting) Surgeon General) could be trusted to work a shift in a professional indoor tanning salon.

Key partners in prevention in the government sector, such as federal, state, tribal, local, and territorial governments, can do the following:
■ Ensure that facilities operate indoor tanning devices in compliance with established health and safety regulations.
■ Adopt evidence-based policies such as age restrictions for minors.
■ Investigate and address specific allegations of deceptive advertising by indoor tanning salons.
■ Support efforts to implement and disseminate effective training programs for operators of indoor tanning devices.
■ Educate consumers on FDA warnings and contraindications for indoor tanning device use.

Industry groups could also help to reduce the harms of indoor tanning in the following ways:
■ Ensure compliance with laws that discourage deceptive and misleading advertisement.
■ Increase communication to consumers on the risks of indoor tanning.
■ Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (such as UV exposure guidelines, training documentation, and warning labels).
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Been all over the media for the last 2 days, and as always, they only report what they want to.
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Yea, and it hits home, for what they are trying to achieve. For our business it's one step forward and two steps back. Eventually, it's off the cliff backwards.
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Yea, and it hits home, for what they are trying to achieve. For our business it's one step forward and two steps back. Eventually, it's off the cliff backwards.
This kind of media coverage is devastating. It is free advertisement for the demonization of our industry.
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This kind of media coverage is devastating. It is free advertisement for the demonization of our industry.
It's sad, but it's so true. Even the college age kids, who are thought to be immortals, are afraid of these UV demons. With only one side of story ever being heard, who wouldn't be afraid.
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Now, I never do free BUT if the idea is that people will love the tanning process if they just try it, how do you combat the negativity without doing free?
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It is hard to beat the following statement for "double talk" and "misinformation" by the (Acting) Surgeon General.

Although all UV exposures can affect skin cancer risk, entirely avoiding UV rays from the sun is neither realistic nor advisable for most Americans. Spending time outdoors is associated with positive health benefits, such as increased levels of physical activity and improved mental health.
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