Opinion: Deliberate tanning is a really bad idea

I think most people now realize that there is an inherent risk to tanning beds, hence Quebec’s legislation forbidding their use by people under age 18. However, we are much more forgiving of the sun, which is also giving off a remarkable amount of UV radiation and is probably the single-greatest radiation source that most people will interact with in their lifetimes.
Part of the reason more people are not concerned about the sun’s ill effects could be the idea that sun exposure gives