The Dangers of Tanning By: Mrs. Deitz

Thesis Statement Indoor and outdoor tanning can lead to different types of skin cancer and every individual can lower their risk by using various precautions.

Introduction Using a tanning bed, booth, or sunlamp to get tan is called “indoor tanning.” Indoor tanning has been linked with skin cancers including melanoma (the deadliest type of skin cancer), squamous cell carcinoma, and cancers of the eye (ocular melanoma). -cdc.gov Intro video

Why is this topic important? Tanning can be deadly It can be addictive Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is a proven human carcinogen There are tanning salons all over America Four salons in Wallingford Three in Middletown Those numbers do not include the gyms and other salons that offer tanning beds On an average day, more than one million Americans use tanning salons People need to be educated about the dangers of these “cancer booths”

What you will learn in this presentation? Why do people go tanning Statistics Supporting facts and dangers Laws $ spent on tanning My opinion What can be done about this

Statistics People who begin tanning younger than age 35 have a 59% higher risk of melanoma Tanning beds cause about 1,800 injuries requiring visits to the emergency room every year A tan is a response to injury: skin cells respond to damage from UV rays by producing more pigment Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5 million skin cancers in over two million people are diagnosed annually

Supporting Facts: Dangers of Tanning Melanoma Treatable if caught early, but because it is likely to spread to other parts of the body, it is very dangerous and potentially fatal In 2013, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates 76,690 new cases of melanoma in the United States and 9,480 deaths from the disease during the year A person’s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had more than five sunburns Premature aging More than 90 percent of the visible changes commonly attributed to skin aging are caused by the sun

Melanoma Asymmetry If you draw a line through the mole, the two halves will not match. Border The borders of an early melanoma tend to be uneven. The edges may be scalloped or notched. Color Having a variety of colors is another warning signal. A number of different shades of brown, tan or black could appear. A melanoma may also become red, blue or some other color. Diameter Melanomas usually are larger in diameter than the size of the eraser on your pencil (1/4 inch or 6 mm), but they may sometimes be smaller when first detected. Evolving Any change — in size, shape, color, elevation, or another trait, or any new symptom such as bleeding, itching or crusting — points to danger.

Laws California, Illinois, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Vermont have banned the use of tanning beds by minors Brazil and one state in Australia (New South Wales) have banned the use of tanning beds. The United Kingdom, Germany, Scotland, France, several Australian states, and several Canadian provinces have banned indoor tanning for people younger than age 18. In CT, parental permission is required to tan.

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Tanning Salon’s Profit The indoor tanning industry has annual estimated revenue of $5 billion

My Opinion Although obvious, my opinion is that nobody should use a tanning bed. Use sunless tanning salons or sprays if necessary. Always use sunscreen and reapply often. Go to a dermatologist once a year to get a skin check. Be confident in who you are without feeling the need to be tan.

What can YOU do? Avoid sunlight between 10 am and 4 pm (daylight time) when the sun's rays are strongest Avoid indoor tanning devices and sun lamps Use and re-apply sunscreen when exposed to UV rays Cover skin with clothing and wear hats and sunglasses -American Cancer Society Educate others

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Works Cited INDOOR TANNING RESTRICTIONS FOR MINORS - A STATE- BY-STATE COMPARISON. National Conference of State Legislatures, Feb. 2014. Web. 23 Feb. 2014. <http:// www.ncsl.org/research/health/indoor-tanning- restrictions.aspx>. Skin Cancer Facts. Skin Cancer Foundation, 9 Oct. 2013. Web. 23 Feb. 2014. <http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer- information/skin-cancer-facts>. Skin Cancer. CDC, 19 Feb. 2014. Web. 23 Feb. 2014. <http:// www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/ indoor_tanning.htm>.

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