The CIE (1987) reference action spectrum for erythema in human skin

The CIE (1987) reference action spectrum for erythema in human skin (red) and the estimated CIE (2000) action spectrum for human squamous cell carcinoma (blue) based on mouse studies

Source: SCCP "Opinion on Biological effects of ultraviolet radiation relevant to health with particular reference to sunbeds for cosmetic purposes (2006)"  2(b).2 Chronic Effects, p. 15

Sunbeds & UV radiation

Emission spectra of solar UVR and two tanning lamps (i) Cleo natural and (ii) Cleo performance

The CIE (1987) reference action spectrum for erythema in human skin

A selection of irradiance vs. exposure time regimes

UVR reciprocity studies in human and mouse skin. Mouse tumorigenesis studies are for SCC

A classification of skin phototypes based on susceptibility to sunburn in sunlight

Non-use of tanning devices might have resulted in about 54 fewer deaths from melanoma in 2002 than the 1644 that were observed in the UK