This article once again reinforces the
fact that tanning and cancer go hand in hand.
Recent studies by the Mayo Clinic show that tanning does increase the
chances of having skin cancer. The study
also showed that young white women ages 18-25 were much more likely than any
other group of people to tan on a regular basis. However, the study also showed that a large
portion of young white males also suffered from the problems associated with
tanning. This may stem from a culture
which is obsessed with having that sun kissed look throughout the year. The article states that those who partake in
indoor tanning increase their risk of having skin cancer by 75%. That is an alarming rate. These statistics have been proven time and
time again, so why do people continue to tan when we know how bad it is? This is the question which must be
solved. It is important to try and
educate everyone about the dangers tanning can bring. In addition to this we must try to change
the culture of our society so that constantly tanning is not something to be
proud of. Through this combination, we
can help young people realize the horrors of tanning.
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