Electronics in fluorescent bulbs & LEDs cause malignant melanoma in indoor office workers & tanning bed users

Abstract

Overview

The study explores the unconventional hypothesis that electronics in modern lighting systems such as fluorescent bulbs and LEDs could be contributing to the increased incidence of malignant melanoma in indoor workers and tanning bed users, rather than ultraviolet radiation.

Findings

• Higher incidence and mortality rates of cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) among indoor workers compared to outdoor workers.
• Occurrence of CMM in parts of the body never exposed to the sun.
• Increased CMM incidence despite the usage of UV blocking agents and minimal changes in solar radiation levels.
• Modern electric lighting, including LEDs and CFLs, generates "dirty electricity," RF radiation, and increases body amperage, posing carcinogenic risks.

Conclusion

The paper suggests that the modern electric lighting systems may be a significant health hazard, potentially increasing the incidence of malignancies such as malignant melanoma. Incorporation of grounded Faraday cages in tanning beds and reevaluation of non-incandescent lighting designs are recommended as preventative measures against these risks.