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DIMENSIONAL IARC REPORT SHEDS NO NEW DATA ON UV, PUBLIC HEALTH
KELOWNA, BC : The Joint Canadian Tanning Association today issued the following statement regarding the IARC publication in the August edition of “THE LANCET – Oncology” released July 28, 2009: “This report presents no new data, ignores confounding information, and attempts to reach a new conclusion with no new information”, said JCTA President, Doug McNabb. “While it remains prudent for individuals to avoid sunburn, it should be noted that there is NO RESEARCH suggesting that non-burning UV exposure is a significant risk factor for humans. None.
Further, it is more clear now than ever that humans NEED regular UV exposure as the only true natural way to make vitamin D. It is called “The Sunshine Vitamin” for a reason — you produce more vitamin D by getting a tan in a non-burning fashion than you would from drinking 100 glasses of whole milk. We are very concerned that the politics of anti-UV groups are misrepresenting the balanced message about sunlight that a true, independent evaluation of the science supports. If a pharmaceutical company sold you sunshine, we wouldn’t be having this discussion right now.” Editors note: JCTA Executive Director, Steven Gilroy is available for media interviews by contacting 250.863.8765 or info@TanCanada.org
