{"id":27155,"date":"2025-08-18T09:16:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T13:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/?p=27155"},"modified":"2025-08-18T09:16:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T13:16:43","slug":"study-examines-health-impacts-of-tanning-salon-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.smarttan.com\/index.php\/study-examines-health-impacts-of-tanning-salon-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Examines Health Impacts of Tanning Salon Use"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\">\n<p>A 2024 study from the University of Edinburgh, published in the journal <em>Health &amp; Place<\/em>, garnered significant attention for its findings on the health outcomes of tanning salon users in Great Britain. This study, the largest prospective analysis of its kind, examined the relationship between solarium use and various mortality risks.<\/p>\n<p>Key findings from the study include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A 15% reduction in the risk of all-cause mortality among solarium users.<\/li>\n<li>A 23% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality.<\/li>\n<li>A 14% reduction in the risk of cancer mortality.<\/li>\n<li>A 12% reduction in the risk of non-CVD\/non-cancer mortality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Notably, the study also found no significant association between solarium use and melanoma mortality. While there was a slight association between solarium use and melanoma incidence, this did not reach statistical significance.<\/p>\n<p>The research was led by a team from the University of Edinburgh, including Dr. Richard Weller, a dermatologist known for his work on the benefits of sun exposure. Dr. Weller has previously argued that the benefits of sunlight, when managed to avoid sunburn, significantly outweigh the potential risks. He emphasizes that non-burning exposure, whether from natural sunlight or sunlamps, is not the issue\u2014sunburn is.<\/p>\n<p>This study contributes to the ongoing discussion about the health impacts of tanning salon use, suggesting potential benefits that may challenge prevailing assumptions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.ac.uk\/news\/2024\/uv-rays-may-boost-health-in-low-sunlight-countries\">\u00a0The full study and the University of Edinburgh&#8217;s press release provide further details on the methodology and findings.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor more than 30 years, Smart Tan has taken the position that the professional tanning community\u2019s place is to teach sunburn prevention to those who wish to incorporate moderate UV exposure into their lives,\u201d Smart Tan founder Matt Russell said. \u201cIn all that time our position has never changed. It\u2019s great to see that science \u2013 particularly in the past 10 years \u2013 is catching up to that reasonable, balanced message.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"677154ed-749b-46ae-8043-a6466770d2aa\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>As with any medical research, Smart Tan reminds its members not to make health claims in your promotional materials that would conflict with state or federal rules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. Indoor tanning businesses are obligated to communicate a fair and balanced message to all clients about your products and services including the potential risks associated with indoor tanning. Contact your Smart Tan representative to find out more about what you can and can&#8217;t say in your tanning salon business.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>\u00a9 2025 International Smart Tan Network. All rights reserved.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 2024 study from the University of Edinburgh, published in the journal Health &amp; Place, garnered significant attention for its findings on the health outcomes of tanning salon users in Great Britain. 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This study, the largest prospective analysis of its kind, examined the relationship between solarium use and various mortality risks.  Key findings from the study include:   A 15% reduction in the risk of all-cause mortality among solarium users.  A 23% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality.  A 14% reduction in the risk of cancer mortality.  A 12% reduction in the risk of non-CVD\/non-cancer mortality.  Notably, the study also found no significant association between solarium use and melanoma mortality. While there was a slight association between solarium use and melanoma incidence, this did not reach statistical significance.  The research was led by a team from the University of Edinburgh, including Dr. Richard Weller, a dermatologist known for his work on the benefits of sun exposure. Dr. Weller has previously argued that the benefits of sunlight, when managed to avoid sunburn, significantly outweigh the potential risks. He emphasizes that non-burning exposure, whether from natural sunlight or sunlamps, is not the issue\u2014sunburn is.  This study contributes to the ongoing discussion about the health impacts of tanning salon use, suggesting potential benefits that may challenge prevailing assumptions.\u00a0The full study and the University of Edinburgh&#039;s press release provide further details on the methodology and findings.  \u201cFor more than 30 years, Smart Tan has taken the position that the professional tanning community\u2019s place is to teach sunburn prevention to those who wish to incorporate moderate UV exposure into their lives,\u201d Smart Tan founder Matt Russell said. \u201cIn all that time our position has never changed. It\u2019s great to see that science \u2013 particularly in the past 10 years \u2013 is catching up to that reasonable, balanced message.\u201d             As with any medical research, Smart Tan reminds its members not to make health claims in your promotional materials that would conflict with state or federal rules.   &nbsp;   SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. Indoor tanning businesses are obligated to communicate a fair and balanced message to all clients about your products and services including the potential risks associated with indoor tanning. Contact your Smart Tan representative to find out more about what you can and can&#039;t say in your tanning salon business.  \u00a9 2025 International Smart Tan Network. 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A 23% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality.  A 14% reduction in the risk of cancer mortality.  A 12% reduction in the risk of non-CVD\/non-cancer mortality.  Notably, the study also found no significant association between solarium use and melanoma mortality. While there was a slight association between solarium use and melanoma incidence, this did not reach statistical significance.  The research was led by a team from the University of Edinburgh, including Dr. Richard Weller, a dermatologist known for his work on the benefits of sun exposure. Dr. Weller has previously argued that the benefits of sunlight, when managed to avoid sunburn, significantly outweigh the potential risks. He emphasizes that non-burning exposure, whether from natural sunlight or sunlamps, is not the issue\u2014sunburn is.  This study contributes to the ongoing discussion about the health impacts of tanning salon use, suggesting potential benefits that may challenge prevailing assumptions.\u00a0The full study and the University of Edinburgh&#039;s press release provide further details on the methodology and findings.  \u201cFor more than 30 years, Smart Tan has taken the position that the professional tanning community\u2019s place is to teach sunburn prevention to those who wish to incorporate moderate UV exposure into their lives,\u201d Smart Tan founder Matt Russell said. \u201cIn all that time our position has never changed. It\u2019s great to see that science \u2013 particularly in the past 10 years \u2013 is catching up to that reasonable, balanced message.\u201d             As with any medical research, Smart Tan reminds its members not to make health claims in your promotional materials that would conflict with state or federal rules.   &nbsp;   SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. Indoor tanning businesses are obligated to communicate a fair and balanced message to all clients about your products and services including the potential risks associated with indoor tanning. Contact your Smart Tan representative to find out more about what you can and can&#039;t say in your tanning salon business.  \u00a9 2025 International Smart Tan Network. 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It\u2019s great to see that science \u2013 particularly in the past 10 years \u2013 is catching up to that reasonable, balanced message.\u201d             As with any medical research, Smart Tan reminds its members not to make health claims in your promotional materials that would conflict with state or federal rules.   &nbsp;   SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. Indoor tanning businesses are obligated to communicate a fair and balanced message to all clients about your products and services including the potential risks associated with indoor tanning. Contact your Smart Tan representative to find out more about what you can and can't say in your tanning salon business.  \u00a9 2025 International Smart Tan Network. 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This study, the largest prospective analysis of its kind, examined the relationship between solarium use and various mortality risks. Key findings from the study include: A 15% reduction in the risk of all-cause mortality among solarium users. A 23% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. A 14% reduction in the risk of cancer mortality. A 12% reduction in the risk of non-CVD\/non-cancer mortality. Notably, the study also found no significant association between solarium use and melanoma mortality. While there was a slight association between solarium use and melanoma incidence, this did not reach statistical significance. The research was led by a team from the University of Edinburgh, including Dr. Richard Weller, a dermatologist known for his work on the benefits of sun exposure. Dr. Weller has previously argued that the benefits of sunlight, when managed to avoid sunburn, significantly outweigh the potential risks. He emphasizes that non-burning exposure, whether from natural sunlight or sunlamps, is not the issue\u2014sunburn is. This study contributes to the ongoing discussion about the health impacts of tanning salon use, suggesting potential benefits that may challenge prevailing assumptions.\u00a0The full study and the University of Edinburgh's press release provide further details on the methodology and findings. \u201cFor more than 30 years, Smart Tan has taken the position that the professional tanning community\u2019s place is to teach sunburn prevention to those who wish to incorporate moderate UV exposure into their lives,\u201d Smart Tan founder Matt Russell said. \u201cIn all that time our position has never changed. It\u2019s great to see that science \u2013 particularly in the past 10 years \u2013 is catching up to that reasonable, balanced message.\u201d As with any medical research, Smart Tan reminds its members not to make health claims in your promotional materials that would conflict with state or federal rules. &nbsp; SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. Indoor tanning businesses are obligated to communicate a fair and balanced message to all clients about your products and services including the potential risks associated with indoor tanning. Contact your Smart Tan representative to find out more about what you can and can't say in your tanning salon business. \u00a9 2025 International Smart Tan Network. 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