In April 2010, the Economic and Youth Minister Reinhold Mitterlehner (ÖVP), enacted the so-called Solarium ban (see also Blog Arikel from 07/04/2010). From 1 September, it is young people under 18 are no longer allowed to lie on a sunbed. The purpose of this Act is to protect young people against a heightened risk of skin cancer. The problem is that many customers of the tanning beds belong to this particular age group and can not do without her artificial tan do. Now you access to even more drastic and far more dangerous agents such as Melanotan II illegal substance , which is administered by injection and usually purchased online. These so-called "Barbie drug" promises not just tan, but also a slim figure and a lot of sex appeal. It is symptomatic of our society that more and more people are taking extreme health risks in order to determine an ideal of beauty to come close. The trade in illicit Internet Melanotan II currently booming, and it is estimated that will rise because of the solarium ban the demand for these products even more precarious.
The dangers of this drug are large, diverse and scientifically not fully understood. It is known that it include nausea, vomiting, insomnia, high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems may occur. Furthermore, were among those who the Melanotan II use, registered an increased formation of dark spots and moles. Apart from the proven side effects and long-term consequences are feared, such as skin cancer.
Maybe we should rethink our ideal of beauty throughout the year strongly tanned body and seek again the "noble paleness" of our great-grandmothers. Our skin and our health will thank us.
more:
Tiroler Tageszeitung, Salzburger Nachrichten
courier
Photo Copyright: Mr. Becker / flickR.com There
The dangers of this drug are large, diverse and scientifically not fully understood. It is known that it include nausea, vomiting, insomnia, high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems may occur. Furthermore, were among those who the Melanotan II use, registered an increased formation of dark spots and moles. Apart from the proven side effects and long-term consequences are feared, such as skin cancer.
Maybe we should rethink our ideal of beauty throughout the year strongly tanned body and seek again the "noble paleness" of our great-grandmothers. Our skin and our health will thank us.
more:
Tiroler Tageszeitung, Salzburger Nachrichten
courier
Photo Copyright: Mr. Becker / flickR.com There
0 comments:
Post a Comment