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Indicator name:
Sunbed regulations: Restriction and inspection of facilities
Data type:
Categorical
Indicator Id:
4627
Topic:
Risk factors
Rationale:

The existence of regulations provides useful information of the radiation protection system at country level.

Definition:
Existence of regulations on control of sunbeds. This includes: - whether or not registration of sunbed establishments is required - whether or not periodic inspections of facilities are required - whether or not there are fines for infringement
Method of estimation:
Data are drawn from a WHO survey of national authorities (governments, health protection agencies, regulatory authorities). Data are as reported, no estimation is required.
Preferred data sources:
Key informant surveys
Unit of Measure:
N/A
Comments:
Some countries regulate sunbeds at more than one level (national and local rules set by state or provincial health authorities).
Contact person email:
vandeventere@who.int
Name:
Emilie van Deventer
Links:
Ultraviolet radiation (WHO webpage)
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