HEALTHTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
Sunbed firm in hot seat over false claims that tanned skin protects against sunburn
The Sunbed Association claims tanned skin protects against sunburn, but health organizations refute this, stating the assertion is false and could increase skin cancer risk. The association's website questions whether a safe tan exists, a claim challenged by medical bodies.
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