Sunbed users aged 18-24 views on sunbed regulation policies in the UK

Indoor tanning before age 35 increases melanoma risk by around 60%, and frequent users are 2–3 times more likely to develop the disease. Despite age restrictions in the UK, sunbed use persists among minors and young adults, highlighting gaps in regulation compliance. Understanding public attitudes towards regulatory approaches could inform skin cancer prevention policy. We conducted a survey to assess support for potential sunbed regulation strategies in the UK.

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British Journal of Dermatology
Published
2026-04-21
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https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljag136
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Skin Protection and Aging
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Sunbed users aged 18-24 views on sunbed regulation policies in the UK

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British Journal of Dermatology
Skin Protection and Aging
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Sunbed users aged 18-24 views on sunbed regulation policies in the UK

Angela Rodrigues, Paul Court, Lauren M Hoult, Tracy Epton, Rachel Abbott
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Abstract

Indoor tanning before age 35 increases melanoma risk by around 60%, and frequent users are 2–3 times more likely to develop the disease. Despite age restrictions in the UK, sunbed use persists among minors and young adults, highlighting gaps in regulation compliance. Understanding public attitudes towards regulatory approaches could inform skin cancer prevention policy. We conducted a survey to assess support for potential sunbed regulation strategies in the UK.

British Journal of Dermatology
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (GB), Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (GB), Northumbria University (GB), National Energy Action (GB)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
Skin Protection and Aging
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