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Written question asked by Feryal Clark (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 June 2022. It was answered by James Morris (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 July 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Skin Cancer: Sunbeds

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to research from the University of Manchester entitled Cost-effectiveness of a policy-based intervention to reduce melanoma and other skin cancers associated with indoor tanning, published in February 2022, what steps his Department is taking to reduce sunbed use by young people.

Answer

The Department and the UK Health Security Agency keep the emerging evidence of the health risks of sunbeds under review. The Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010 banned the use of sunbeds in those aged under 18 years old.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26892
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Young people Skin cancer Sunbeds
Link
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