Sep 4, 2009 6:01 am US/Pacific
AAD - Indoor Tanning PSAs
Ultraviolet radiation from indoor tanning beds can lead to wrinkles, and can increase the risk of skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. On an average day, more than one million Americans tan in tanning salons. Research shows that nearly 70 percent of indoor tanners are female, primarily 16 to 29 years old. The American Academy of Dermatology's "Indoor Tanning is Out®" public service advertisement (PSA) campaign aims to educate the public, especially young women, about the dangers of indoor tanning.
In the first PSA to your right, a series of young women tell their peers why indoor tanning is not as safe as they might think. The second PSA is a contemporary song with lyrics written by a 14-year-old girl and music composed and performed by a professional recording artist, which warns about the dangers of indoor tanning.
Sun exposure is the most preventable risk factor for all skin cancers, including melanoma. You can have fun in the sun and decrease your risk of skin cancer. Here's how to
Be Sun Smart℠.
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