Irish Cancer Society urges people not to use sunbeds

EXPERTS last night warned of the dangers of using sunbeds as it emerged more than 185,000 people ignore the fact they can cause skin cancer.

People aged between 15 and 34 are highest users of sunbeds. And, according to the latest consumer research, almost one in 10 use sunbeds once a week or more in their bid to get a tan.

In 18% of sunbed venues, no guidelines for use were shown - while a quarter of all users were encouraged by the salon operator to use a tan accelerator.