tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29137904.post2262760948121702254..comments2024-03-28T17:58:56.707+11:00Comments on The Social Pathologist: Skin Cancer, Osteoporosis and Modesty. Multiparametrism.The Social Pathologisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12927698533626086780noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29137904.post-43737166841474274072011-06-19T08:11:37.903+10:002011-06-19T08:11:37.903+10:00So what is the equilibrium point? Shouldn't we...So what is the equilibrium point? Shouldn't we just take that point and apply it, so we can achieve maximum benefit from the cost-benefit analysis? <br /><br />From personal experience, I think 1-2 hours max would be ideal. Most people don't realize how much sun exposure they receive while commuting to work or being outside on cloudy days. <br /><br />I never understood why being tanned was considered so posh in the US. It does show conspicuous consumption by implying salon membership or owning a personal tanning bed. Also maybe yachting or playing polo. <br /><br />However, for much of the world being tanned is seen as increasing the risk of skin cancer and performing outdoor manual labor. Thus avoided by upper-middle class. <br /><br />You won't see tanned models walking on the runways in Italy, France, Japan or the UK. Can you explain this phenomenon?The_Kingnoreply@blogger.com