Skin Cancer

Broad-spectrum ultraviolet radiation added to list of known carcinogens

Published in Cancer Weekly, January 21st, 2003

While dermatologists have long known that ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial light sources such as tanning beds and sun lamps can cause skin cancer, the Department of Health and Human Services has made it official by adding it the government's list of known carcinogens.

In its National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) report, "broad spectrum ultraviolet radiation produced by the sun and artificial light sources" was added as a known carcinogen to the 10th annual cancer listing of 228 substances linked to cancer.

"Numerous studies have shown time and time again that overexposure to ultraviolet radiation can lead to...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2003-01-21)

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