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Commercial tanning salons and melanoma risk
1Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina , Charleston, SC, USA.
Dermato-Endocrinology
|April 14, 2017
Summary
Indoor tanning significantly increases melanoma risk, especially with home use devices. A meta-analysis found a 23% increased odds of melanoma, with home tanning showing a 53% increase.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology and Public Health
- Epidemiology of Skin Cancer
Background:
- Numerous case-control studies have investigated the association between indoor tanning and melanoma.
- Indoor tanning devices emit ultraviolet (UV) radiation, a known carcinogen linked to skin cancer development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize evidence from multiple studies on the relationship between indoor tanning and melanoma risk.
- To differentiate the risk associated with home versus commercial indoor tanning equipment.
Main Methods:
- Meta-analysis of 8 credible case-control studies conducted in North America.
- Analysis of pooled odds ratios to quantify the overall and specific risks associated with indoor tanning.
Main Results:
- A significant overall odds ratio of 1.23 for melanoma associated with indoor tanning use.
- Home use of indoor tanning equipment showed a significant odds ratio of 1.53.
- Commercial use of indoor tanning equipment yielded a non-significant odds ratio of 1.05.
Conclusions:
- Indoor tanning is a significant risk factor for developing melanoma.
- Home-based indoor tanning presents a higher risk compared to commercial tanning.