the american cancer society - the dangers on indoor tanning presentation
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The incidence of melanoma in the United States is increasing rapidly in children and young adults. Melanoma is now the second most common form of cancer for individuals aged 15-29 years and the most common form of cancer for young adults aged 25-29 years. Over the last 20 years, the number of teens and young adults reporting use of tanning beds increased from 1% to 27%.TRANSCRIPT
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The Dangers of Indoor Tanning
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What is indoor tanning?
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Who uses indoor tanning facilities?
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“Indoor tanning is a safe way to get vitamin D.”
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“A base tan will protect skin from further damage.”
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“Indoor tanning is safer than tanning in the sun.”
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Indoor Tanning Nearly Doubles the Risk of Developing Melanoma
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Indoor Tanning During Teens Years and Early 20s & the link to
Melanoma
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Tanning Beds Classified as“Carcinogenic to Humans”
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American Cancer SocietyCancer Action Network’s Position
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Wake up! Bedtime is Over!
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