Children Under-18 Face Sunbed Ban in England, Wales

Under-18s in England and Wales could be banned from using sunbeds in tanning salons because of the risk of cancer under government-backed proposals announced Wednesday.

Cancer Research UK says people who first use a sunbed under the age of 35 increase their risk of developing skin cancer later by 75 percent.

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Now ministers and MPs want to take action to cut from over 100,000 the number people diagnosed with skin cancer per year.

"The scientific evidence is clear -- sunbeds increase your risk of getting skin cancer," said Health Secretary Andy Burnham.

"It is far too easy for young people to use sunbeds and I am determined to take action to protect them."

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Figures show that six percent of English children aged between 11 and 17 have used a sunbed -- with the figure rising to 11 percent in the north.

The bill is backed by celebrities including Nicola Roberts of pop band Girls Aloud.

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It has a limited chance of being passed due to a lack of parliamentary time as it was originally proposed by a Labour backbencher Julie Morgan. But the government's backing increases the chance of success.

More than 2,600 people die from skin cancer every year in Britain.

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Children Under-18 Face Sunbed Ban in England and Wales