Skin cancer: 'We don’t recommend that anybody of any age uses sunbeds for any reason'

New Irish data shows teenagers and young adults are now the most likely age group to use sunbeds. 

The only safe way to tan is to use fake tan, a senior nurse has said, as well as issuing a reminder that sunbed use carries a high known risk of skin cancer.

The HSE is holding a free public webinar next week on tanning, including sunbeds and the psychology of tanning.