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Artificial tanning is a recent phenomenon. Sunbeds and other tanning devices emitting artificial ultraviolet radiation (UVR) were developed in the 1960s...
13 June 2003
Artificial tanning sunbeds : risks and guidance
Sunbeds emit UVA and UVB radiation. In general, sunbeds predominantly emit UVA radiation, which is thought to be the least damaging of the UV radiation...
Public concern over the possible health effects from electromagnetic fields (EMF) has led to the preparation of this handbook. Potential risks of EMF exposure...
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