Are you aware that scientific studies have linked indoor tanning to increased risks of both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers? And that this increased risk is greatest in people who began using indoor tanning equipment as a teenager. And that it is estimated that a person increases their risk of melanoma by 75% when they are exposed to UV radiation from indoor tanning. Many people are not. Therefore, tanning salons should be required to provide people with information about skin cancer prior to their tanning sessions...
Melanoma is one of the most common cancers in men and women between the ages of 20 and 29 and it is estimated that more than 75,000 people will get melanoma in 2012. According to the National Cancer Institute, "Long-term exposure to artificial sources of ultraviolet rays like tanning beds (or to the sun's natural rays) increases both men and women's risk of developing skin cancer. In addition, exposure to tanning salon rays increases damage caused by sunlight because ultraviolet light actually thins the skin, making it less able to heal. Women who use tanning beds more than once a month are 55 percent more likely to develop malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer." If tanning salons provide this information to people prior to tanning, lives could potentially be saved.
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April 11, 2012
The emails I get from people sharing their own skin cancer journeys are heavy and I read every single one of them. I am still pushing for a response from the industry regulators even though they have ignored my requests for weeks. This is exhausting work but the risk to young people makes it impossible for me to walk away.
April 11, 2012
Seeing this grow is heavy because it reminds me of how many people are walking into these salons without knowing the risks. I am exhausted by the pushback we face but this progress keeps me moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
April 11, 2012
8 Comments
Why isnt there better warnings at these places? Keep seeing kids walk into tanning salons constantly it makes me sick.
Tanorexia is so real and these places dont care about our health at all just want money.
Stop the tanning beds. Too many people are getting sick over a stupid tan.
so many friends dont even know the risks they just think they look tan and cute for parties. someone needs to put signs up.
My sister used tanning beds all through high school and now she has to get these scary spots checked every 6 months. It is not worth it.
Please help these people!!
Please help these people!!
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Are you aware that scientific studies have linked indoor tanning to increased risks of both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers? And that this increased risk is greatest in people who began using indoor tanning equipment as a teenager. And that it is estimated that a person increases their risk of melanoma by 75% when they are exposed to UV radiation from indoor tanning. Many people are not. Therefore, tanning salons should be required to provide people with information about skin cancer prior to their tanning sessions...
Melanoma is one of the most common cancers in men and women between the ages of 20 and 29 and it is estimated that more than 75,000 people will get melanoma in 2012. According to the National Cancer Institute, "Long-term exposure to artificial sources of ultraviolet rays like tanning beds (or to the sun's natural rays) increases both men and women's risk of developing skin cancer. In addition, exposure to tanning salon rays increases damage caused by sunlight because ultraviolet light actually thins the skin, making it less able to heal. Women who use tanning beds more than once a month are 55 percent more likely to develop malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer." If tanning salons provide this information to people prior to tanning, lives could potentially be saved.
For more information, visit my blog: www.slipslopslapmelanoma2012.wordpress.com
Updates
April 11, 2012
The emails I get from people sharing their own skin cancer journeys are heavy and I read every single one of them. I am still pushing for a response from the industry regulators even though they have ignored my requests for weeks. This is exhausting work but the risk to young people makes it impossible for me to walk away.
April 11, 2012
Seeing this grow is heavy because it reminds me of how many people are walking into these salons without knowing the risks. I am exhausted by the pushback we face but this progress keeps me moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
April 11, 2012
8 Comments
NEVER AGAIN. I did this in college thinking it looked good but now I know better. People need to see the facts before they pay.
Why isnt there better warnings at these places? Keep seeing kids walk into tanning salons constantly it makes me sick.
Tanorexia is so real and these places dont care about our health at all just want money.
Stop the tanning beds. Too many people are getting sick over a stupid tan.
so many friends dont even know the risks they just think they look tan and cute for parties. someone needs to put signs up.
My sister used tanning beds all through high school and now she has to get these scary spots checked every 6 months. It is not worth it.
Please help these people!!
Please help these people!!
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NEVER AGAIN. I did this in college thinking it looked good but now I know better. People need to see the facts before they pay.