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Closed petition We call for tougher regulation on sunbed use.
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Skin cancer rates continue to soar in the UK, melanoma kills 6 people per day. Experts in Australia say that rates have reduced since the ban. It is estimated by 2025 the treatment of skin cancers will cost the NHS £465m a year.The NHS is already overstretched.
Skin cancer rates continue to soar in the UK, melanoma kills 6 people per day. Experts in Australia say that rates have reduced since the ban. It is estimated by 2025 the treatment of skin cancers will cost the NHS £465m a year.The NHS is already overstretched.
1/ A raise from the minimum age of a sunbed user from 18 to 21.
2/ Make sunbed salons subject to more rigorous checks.
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