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Sunbed in use

Feet and legs of someone inside a sunbed.

Research shows that sunbeds increase the risk of developing skin cancer – particularly for young people who first start using them in their teens and 20s. In response to the research, Australia and Brazil have already banned the use of commercial sunbeds. 

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