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- Most common cancer in the United States
- More than one million new cases of skin cancer each year
- Less than 1,000 cases result in death
- Can be invasive or non-invasive
- Melanoma is the most deadly form
- Commonly caused by sunburn
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A study conducted by the International Agency for Research, part of the World Health Organization, determined that the risk of skin cancer increases by 75% for people who use tanning beds before the age of 30. Cancer risk from tanning bed use was previously regarded a likely cause of skin cancer, but was updated to a definite cause after the July 2009 study results were announced.http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/study-tanning-beds-definitely-cause-skin-cancer-1.1333580
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Tanning Beds Skin Cancer News
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Tax in health-care reform bill baffles tanning salon owners
Supporters of the tax hope it will discourage the use of tanning beds, which have been linked to skin cancer. But the business's owners argue that there's ... (December 23, 2009)The State Journal-Register -
Tanning Salons Say Tax Would Trigger Job Cuts, Store Closings
“Women who use tanning beds more than once a month are 55 percent more likely to develop malignant melanoma, the most fatal form of skin cancer. ... (December 23, 2009)BusinessWeek -
Poll: A tax on tanning beds?
The Skin Cancer Foundation calls the provision, “… a master stroke.” It hates tanning beds as much as the American Cancer Society and a bunch of groups ... (December 23, 2009)St. Louis Post-Dispatch (blog) -
Tanning salons could be taxed 10%
Are tanning beds the new cigarettes? Legislators appear to be encouraging people not to get a tan. Shari Miller of the Harrington Cancer Center says, ... (December 22, 2009)NewsWest9.com
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Despite skin cancer millions use tanning beds, Skin Cancer
Tanning bed skin cancer risk Despite even the most serious warnings about the skin cancer risks for tanning beds, millions of people still use them. Experts say teenagers are the m...emaxhealth.com -
ACS :: Tanning Beds May Increase Skin Cancer Risk
Tanning beds, once thought to be safer than the sun, may be associated with a nearly two-fold increase in the likelihood of developing the potentially deadly skin cancer melanoma, ...cancer.org -
Statistics About Tanning Beds and Skin Cancer
Some safety facts you should know before you start indoor tanning.tanninginfocenter.com -
Tanning Beds Can Double Teens' Skin Cancer Risk
Increased use of tanning beds by teenagers has contributed to a sharp rise in melanoma rates in young people, often unaware of the long-term consequences of increased skin cancer r...metrokids.com
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Mahalo Answers for Tanning Beds Skin Cancer
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Is it dangerous to use tanning beds, even in moderation? 23 AnswersYES and NO. I am a certified tanning consultant so I will tell you what I know and have learned over the years... Tanning beds give off the same rays as t... read more -
How can I get a tan (or at least a glow) on the beach without getting sunburned? I want to do the least damage to my skin as possible. 9 AnswersWear sunscreen and fake tan when you get home, or put some tanning cream on. It's better that you protect your skin from the sun than get burned. I have been ... read more -
What are the rates of cancer in China verses the US? 1 Answerhttp://caonline.amcancersoc.org/cgi/content/full/55/2/74 This is one of the best links I could find pertaining to global cancer statistics. http://caonline.amc... read more
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Tanning Beds Skin Cancer Blogs
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Tanning bed lobby looses to big-plastic in health care tax revenue ...
Supporters of the tax hope it will discourage the use of tanning beds, which have been linked to skin cancer. Indoor tanning before age 30 has been associated with a 75 percent increase in the risk of melanoma, the deadliest f... (December 23, 2009)radioviceonline.com -
Poll: A tax on tanning beds? | Health Matters | STLtoday
The Skin Cancer Foundation calls the provision, “… a master stroke.” It hates tanning beds as much as the American Cancer Society and a bunch of groups representing dermatologists and plastic surgeons, hate tanning beds... (December 23, 2009)stltoday.com -
La Figa » GOP Wants to Put Tanning Bed Tax Where the Sun Don't Shine
And September 2009's issue of The Lancet Oncology reports that studies show ultraviolet radiation emitted from tanning beds is proven to cause skin cancer (melanoma) and eye cancer (melanoma, particularly choroid and ciliary b... (December 23, 2009)lafiga.firedoglake.com -
Republicans Revolt Against Tanning Salon Tax: What's Next? Taxing ...
Over the summer, the International Agency for Research on Cancer “raised their warning of tanning beds from 'probably carcinogenic to humans' to 'carcinogenic to humans,'” concluding that “the ultraviolet light used in tanning bed... (December 23, 2009)malarkynews.com
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proposed 10% tax on indoor tanning beds- big move in the fight against skin cancer. what do you think?
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skin cancer tanning salons: Tanning beds can be an easy way to get a great tan without spending hours under a h.. http://bit.ly/8eF2QG
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'citing concerns over skin cancer, senate democrats inserted a last-minute provision that would tax the use of tanning beds.'
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