'Shocking' people still use sunbeds despite skin cancer risk, public health doctor says

'Shocking' people still use sunbeds despite skin cancer risk, public health doctor says

Anyone using a sunbed before 35 years of age increases their risk of melanoma skin cancer by 75%, Dr Breeda Neville warned.

It is “shocking” people still use sunbeds frequently some 10 years since laws were passed to limit their use, a HSE public health doctor has said.

Anyone using a sunbed before 35 years of age increases their risk of melanoma skin cancer by 75%, Dr Breeda Neville warned.

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