Use of Tanning Devices and Risk of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Skin Cancers
| Autor: | Leila A. Mott, Virginia Stannard, Martin A. Weinstock, Steven K. Spencer, Mary Jo Slattery, Margaret R. Karagas |
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| Rok vydání: | 2002 |
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Male Cancer Research medicine.medical_specialty Skin Neoplasms Ultraviolet Rays Sunburn law.invention visual_art.visual_artist Sunbathing Risk Factors law Odds Ratio medicine Humans New Hampshire Basal cell carcinoma Tanning lamp Neoplasms Squamous Cell skin and connective tissue diseases Squamous epithelial cell Aged Neoplasms Basal Cell Sex Characteristics integumentary system business.industry Age Factors Odds ratio Middle Aged medicine.disease Dermatology medicine.anatomical_structure Socioeconomic Factors Oncology Epidermoid carcinoma visual_art Female Skin cancer business Heliotherapy |
| Zdroj: | CancerSpectrum Knowledge Environment. 94:224-226 |
| ISSN: | 1460-2105 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/jnci/94.3.224 |
| Popis: | Use of artificial tanning devices that emit UV radiation, such as tanning lamps and tanning beds, has become increasingly popular in the United States. Although an excess risk of nonmelanoma skin cancers might be predicted from this exposure, little epidemiologic data exist. We conducted a population-based, case-control study that included 603 basal cell carcinoma (BCC) case patients, 293 squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) case patients, and 540 control subjects. Study participants were interviewed in person to obtain information on tanning device use, sun exposure history, sun sensitivity, and other risk factors for skin cancer. Overall, any use of tanning devices was associated with odds ratios of 2.5 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.7 to 3.8) for SCC and 1.5 (95% CI = 1.1 to 2.1) for BCC. Adjustment for history of sunburns, sunbathing, and sun exposure did not affect our results. Our findings suggest that the use of tanning devices may contribute to the incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancers. They highlight the need to further evaluate the potential risks of BCC and SCC that are associated with tanning lamp exposure and the appropriate public health response. |
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