Download or read book Artificial tanning devices public health interventions to manage sunbeds written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2017-06 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer among light-skinned populations. The chief environmental cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet radiation (UVR). UVR exposure comes mainly from the sun but over the past three decades there has been an increase in the use of artificial sources of UVR in the form of artificial tanning devices such as sunbeds stand up booths and facial tanners. This deliberate exposure to UVR for cosmetic purposes is increasing the incidence of the major types of skin cancer and driving down the age of first appearance.
Download or read book Artificial Tanning Devices written by World Health Organization and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer among light-skinned populations. The chief environmental cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet radiation (UVR). UVR exposure comes mainly from the sun but over the past three decades there has been an increase in the use of artificial sources of UVR in the form of artificial tanning devices such as sunbeds stand up booths and facial tanners. This deliberate exposure to UVR for cosmetic purposes is increasing the incidence of the major types of skin cancer and driving down the age of first appearance.
Download or read book Shedding Light on Indoor Tanning written by Carolyn J. Heckman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the industrialization and urbanization of the Western workforce, tanned skin has been perceived increasingly as attractive and fashionable for naturally light-skinned individuals. However, in addition to causing tanning, photo-aging, and other health effects, ultraviolet radiation (UV) is a well-known carcinogen. Despite wide-spread awareness of UV risks, tanning has become increasingly popular in several Western countries including the USA. While millions of individuals tan indoors each day, relatively little is known about this phenomenon. This book fills that gap by providing an overview of indoor tanning, reasons for its popularity, its risks including skin cancers, and the public health context surrounding the behavior. We have invited some of the preeminent experts in the field to summarize the existing scientific literature for each of the chapters. Shedding Light on Indoor Tanning is an up-to-date and comprehensive book that provides a unique and essential overview of the most significant current issues related to indoor tanning for scientists, educators, students, clinicians, and the general public interested in dermatology, aesthetic trends, skin care, and skin cancer.
Download or read book Tanning and Skin Cancer written by Calvin Ge and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Health Beliefs and Practices of College Students Use of Artificial Tanning Devices written by Susan Duffie and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to assess the beliefs and practices of college students about their use of ATDs (Artificial Tanning Devices) to assist health care professionals to better understand and counsel people on the use of ATDs.
Download or read book Ultraviolet Light in Human Health Diseases and Environment written by Shamim I. Ahmad and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-08 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the roles and importance of Ultraviolet (UV) light from sun and from man-made UV lamps in our daily life, on health and diseases, also its application in sterilization and treatment. The key words are: reactive oxygen species, DNA damage, UV mutagenicity, skin cancers, polymorphous light eruption, Xeroderma pigmentosum, vitiligo, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndromes, cardiovascular diseases, dermatology, photobiology, photodermatosis, vitamin D synthesis, vitamin D efficiency, water sterilization, blood sterilization, phototherapies, skin tanning and UV dosimeter. The book starts with introduction to UV light and the history of development of UV lamps and its applications. It then moves to describing the interaction of this light with biological components and the production of reactive oxygen species, their roles in cell signaling, cellular defense from foreign invaders, in mutagenesis leading to skin diseases including vitiligo, polymorphous light eruption and various forms of skin cancer. Then it presents the synthesis and importance of UV light and diseases, induced due to the deficiency of vitamin D. Roles of UV light in sterilization, disinfection, phototherapies are depicted in the next part and finally use and abuse of UV light in tanning salon and the availability and importance of use of UV dosimeter are highlighted. The three main focuses of this book are: - Damage to biological systems by UV light leading to certain skin diseases; most importantly skin cancers. - Importance of UV light in the in vivo synthesis of vitamin D when human bodies are exposed to it. - Diseases caused due to the deficiency of vitamin D and the use of UV lamps in phototherapy and sterilization processes. The editor has considerable experience in publishing medical books and has used it critically selecting the matters which will attract the readers from many areas of medical and non-medical fields. It is hoped that the materials presented in this book will give great benefit and will stimulate both novice and expert researchers in the field. The book gives excellent overviews of the current status of research and pointers to the future research achievements. Clinicians, medical general practitioners, technicians and staff working in UV related industries and especially those working in tanning salon should benefit from the information presented in safe handling of this light.
Download or read book Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance in health and environment 2024 update written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the 2024 update of the Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment. The Compendium is a comprehensive collection of available WHO and other UN guidance for improving health by creating healthier environments. It provides an overview and easy access of more than 500 actions, and a framework for thinking about health and environment interventions. It covers a broad range of areas such as air pollution, water, sanitation and hygiene, climate change, chemicals, radiation, or food systems. Guidance is classified according to principal sectors involved, level of implementation (national, community, health care), the type of instrument (taxes, infrastructure etc.) and the category of evidence. The Compendium compiles existing guidance from hundreds of documents in a simple and systematized format. To ensure the most up-to-date information is provided to the end users, the Compendium is updated on a regular basis and incorporates the latest major WHO or other UN guidance on health and environment. The target audience includes any decision-makers with relevance to health and environment, and those assisting them (such as mayors, staff in ministries, UN country staff etc.). The Compendium has been prepared by WHO in cooperation with UN Environment, UNDP and UNICEF.
Download or read book Challenges in Sun Protection written by Christian Surber and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early 20th century, tanned skin was associated with good health. However, people began to protect themselves against potential overexposure to avoid sunburns. Around 1945, the first sunscreen products became available. In the years to follow, a vast number of different sunscreen filters and frameworks regulating filter substances and preparations, and methods characterizing sunscreen products were developed. The perception regarding the tasks of sunscreen products changed several times - initially it was promoted as a lifestyle product, then as a skin cancer preventive means, and more recently also for anti-aging. Different purposes and the widespread use of these products have led to myriad studies and a wealth of information. In this volume, the editors present a current collection of information analyzing and discussing issues related to sunscreen products and their use. These include challenges regarding the ideal sunscreen product including filter selection and formulation issues, measurement methods, performance characterization, safety, and regulatory issues. Further papers address topics related to the use of sunscreen products in everyday life, in vulnerable cohorts and outdoor workers. Controversial topics such as environmental effects of sunscreen products and the risks and benefits of UV radiation in the context of skin cancer, vitamin D and cardiovascular and metabolic health are also covered.
Download or read book Artificial Tanning Sunbeds written by World Health Organization and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2024-01-24 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this version of the compendium, each guidance is coded using the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI). The compendium provides a systematic compilation of published guidance from WHO and other UN organizations on health and environment. Guidance on policies and actions as well as awareness raising and capacity building interventions is presented for all major areas of health and environment. Guidance referring to priority settings for action such as cities and other urban settlements, housing, workplaces and health care facilities is also listed. For greater practical relevance, each guidance is classified according to principally involved sectors, level of implementation and instruments for implementation. The compilation of guidance for each area of health and environment or priority setting for action is accompanied, as available, by information on main sources, exposure assessment and existing guideline values. Important tools and further resources are presented alongside. This compilation of published guidance on health and environment highlights that a large number of actions across main topics of health and environment, concerning various sectors, and applicable to various levels are available to improve health and reduce environmental risks. This compendium is intended to serve as a repository and easy-to-use and useful resource for decision and policy makers in health and environment at various levels. The Compendium is planned to be updated on an annual basis as additional guidance becomes available.
Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health written by Roger Detels and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 1777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Public health is concerned with the process of mobilizing local, state/provincial, national, and international resources to assure the conditions in which all people can be healthy (Detels and Breslow 2002). To successfully implement this process and to make health for all achievable, public health must perform the functions listed in Box 1.1.1"--
Download or read book Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment COMARE written by Great Britain. Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this report is to provide advice for the UK health departments on the health effects and the risks from exposure to UV radiation from artificial tanning devices, such as sunbeds or sunlamps that are used on commercial premises or are available for purchase or hire to be used in the home. However, the interest in this issue extends beyond the remit of the health departments and the recommendations made in this report will be pertinent to other government departments.
Download or read book Cutaneous Melanoma written by Charles M. Balch and published by Springer. This book was released on 2020-01-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the leading melanoma experts from the United States, Australia, and Europe, this new edition incorporates the clinical outcomes of more than 70,000 patients treated at major melanoma centers throughout the world and is the definitive and most authoritative textbook on melanoma used worldwide. Providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive information needed for the clinical management and scientific study of melanoma, Cutaneous Melanoma, 6th edition covers everything from precursors of melanoma to advanced stages of metastatic disease.
Download or read book The Surgeon General s Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer written by Office of Office of the Surgeon and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-27 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document is a Call to Action to partners in prevention from various sectors across the nation to address skin cancer as a major public health problem. Many partners are essential to this effort, including federal, state, tribal, local, and territorial governments; members of the business, health care, and education sectors; community, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations; and individuals and families. The goal of this document is to increase awareness of skin cancer and to call for actions to reduce its risk.The first section describes the problem of skin cancer and its major risk factors. It also discusses the relationship between exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and health. The second section describes the current evidence on preventing skin cancer, including current initiatives in the United States and in other countries. The third section describes the gaps in research related to skin cancer prevention, highlighting areas of research where more work is needed. The fourth section identifies specific opportunities to prevent skin cancer by reducing UV exposure in the U.S. population and calls for nationwide action.
Download or read book On the Path to Health Wellbeing and Fulfilment written by Iris Schrijver and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compelling book on health, wellbeing, and fulfilment investigates the scientific basis of what we think we know about healthy living. How much do we actually know about the information that is presented as fact by health crusaders and in the media? How do perceptions of truth and validity influence our behaviour and our health? Guided by the author’s practice in academic and non-profit medicine, this book highlights the practical impact of scientific studies in a broad range of disciplines and brings to life their relevance and limitations. It presents a journey of discovery that includes the foundations of knowledge, factors of health, implications of lifestyle choices, positive psychology, and social science. The book takes a realistic look at the evidence of biological, psychological, and cultural determinants of health, and is essential reading for anyone who wonders why there is so much left to learn about what truly enhances wellbeing and survival. It is an empowering book that provides a key to understanding how we can all improve and support our health to thrive in any phase of life. Find more on this topic at: lifestyleforhealthandwellness.com.
Download or read book Tanning Attitudes that Predict the Prevalence and Frequency of Tanning Bed Use in Older Adolescents and Young Adults in Canada written by Lisa Palubiski and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Tanning bed use is a modifiable risk factor in the development of melanoma skin cancer. Despite the increased risk of skin cancer, tanning bed use is most common among the adolescent and young adult population. Adolescents and young adults intentionally expose their skin to the artificial ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted from tanning equipment. In Canada, the indoor tanning industry is largely unregulated and in need of a coordinated public health intervention. Objectives: The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence and frequency of tanning bed use in the past 12 months and to identify the tanning attitudes that predict the prevalence and higher frequency of tanning bed use in the past 12 months in the older adolescent and young adult population in Canada. The purpose of the study was to identify key points of intervention and to provide valuable information to help inform policy makers and health promotion workers when developing a strategy to reduce exposure to artificial UV radiation. Methods: The study used the data collected in the 2006 Second National Sun Survey (NSS2), the most recent and comprehensive survey in Canada to examine exposure to UV radiation. A logistic regression and negative binomial regression model was used to predict the prevalence and higher frequency of tanning bed use in the past 12 months among older adolescents and young adults (aged 16 to 34) in the 2006 NSS2, respectively. Results: Overall, 21.5% of females and 8.3% of males (aged 16 to 34) in Canada were found to have had used artificial tanning equipment at least once in the past 12 months in 2006. Among those who had used a tanning bed in the past 12 months, 7.0% of iv females and 10.3% of males had used the equipment once, compared to 41.3% of females and 29.2% of males who had used the equipment more than 12 times. The individual level determinants that predict any use of a tanning bed in the past 12 months include gender (female), ethnicity (white), the intent to suntan during the summer months (always or often), the belief that people look better with a tan, and the belief that you look more attractive with a tan. In addition, having skin that will freckle (no suntan) when repeatedly exposed to sunlight was negatively associated with any use of a tanning bed in the past 12 months. The belief that a tan gives a healthy outdoor look, on the other hand, did not predict any tanning bed use in the past 12 months. Among those who had used a tanning bed in the past 12 months, the individual level determinants that predict the higher frequency of tanning bed use include gender (female), skin that will moderately tan when repeatedly exposed to sunlight, the use of a tanning bed to look better (reported as 'very important'), and the use of a tanning bed to relax or feel better (reported as 'very important'). The use of a tanning bed to boost their immune system, to protect against cancer, and to get vitamin D did not predict the higher frequency of tanning bed use in the past 12 months. Conclusion: Tanning bed use in the older adolescent and young adult population is a significant and growing public health concern both in Canada and worldwide. The appearance-related motivation to use a tanning bed, but not the health-related motivation to use a tanning bed, is predictive of tanning bed use and is a key point of intervention. The tobacco industry is similar to the indoor tanning industry; however, tobacco control efforts have led to the development of evidence-based policies, which may provide a framework to reduce tanning bed use.
Download or read book Bates Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking written by Beth Hogan-Quigley and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2021-09-08 with total page 1452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adapting the proven techniques and vibrant visuals of Bates’ gold-standard assessment text specifically for nursing students, Bates’ Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 3rd Edition, makes essential assessment concepts accessible and helps students develop and practice the skills for success in physical examination and history taking. This extensively updated 3rd Edition combines Bates’ clear, trusted approach with the latest clinical research and evidence-based practices to give your students unparalleled preparation for effective patient assessment in today’s nursing practice.
