Schedule 1 I1

HEALTH WARNING

INFORMATION FOR SUNBED USERS

You should be aware that using sunbeds may harm your health in the long term. They have been linked to:—

• a significantly higher risk of skin cancer including malignant melanoma (the most serious form of skin cancer);

• eye damage including a higher risk of cataracts – if appropriate eye protection is not worn;

• accelerated skin damage, including premature ageing of the skin.

These health risks outweigh any potential benefits in using sunbeds to supplement Vitamin D.

There are also short term health effects:—

• sunburnt skin, which may become red, painful and blister;

• skin dryness;

• an itchy “heat” rash;

• eye irritation or conjunctivitis if appropriate eye protection is not worn.

You may be at increased risk of harm from sunbed use if you:—

• have a history of skin cancer or someone in your close family has a history;

• have fair or sensitive skin that burns easily in sunlight;

• have a history of sunburn especially in childhood;

• have a large number of freckles and/or red hair;

• have a large number of moles;

• already have skin damage due to sunlight;

• have a medical condition that is made worse by sunlight;

• are taking medication or using certain creams that may sensitise the skin to sunlight;

• have an immune system which is suppressed.