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The Impact of Indoor Tanning Legislation: Newspaper Coverage of the Risks of Indoor Tanning Before and After the California Indoor Tanning Ban for Minors

Journal of Cancer Education, 2014
On June 1, 2011, the California Senate passed a bill banning minors from indoor tanning. We aimed to determine whether the bill's passage was associated with longer-term media coverage regarding skin protection and the risks associated with indoor tanning. Articles from 31 English-language California newspapers between June 2010-May 2011 (PRE) and June
Jonathan E, Mayer, Susan M, Swetter, Samantha, Guild, Alan C, Geller   +3 more
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Indoor Tanning and Adolescents

Journal of Addictions Nursing, 2009
This article was prompted by a review of a 2006 survey by Zeller and colleagues of adolescents on indoor tanning behavior. A brief overview of the study is provided. Then, pointing to the parallel between indoor tanning dependence and diagnostic criteria, the neurobiological basis for indoor tanning is expanded with discussion of the circadian cycle ...
Anne Marie Agostinelli, Deborah S. Finnell   +1 more
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Scientific developments in indoor tanning and melanoma

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2011
I n this month’s Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology online, Lim et al summarize a large body of evidence that relates to the regulation of indoor ultraviolet (UV) tanning. From a public health perspective, the most important aspect of this issue is the association of indoor tanning with melanoma, the leading cause of death among skin ...
Linda, Ratanaprasatporn, Jason, Neustadter, Martin A, Weinstock   +2 more
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Phenomenology and psychopathology of excessive indoor tanning

International Journal of Dermatology, 2014
AbstractExcessive indoor tanning, defined by the presence of an impulse towards and repetition of tanning that leads to personal distress, has only recently been recognized as a psychiatric disorder. This finding is based on the observations of many dermatologists who report the presence of addictive relationships with tanning salons among their ...
Aymeric, Petit, Laurent, Karila, Florence, Chalmin, Michel, Lejoyeux   +3 more
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Frequent Indoor Tanners’ Beliefs About Indoor Tanning and Cessation

American Journal of Health Promotion, 2018
Purpose: Indoor tanning is associated with an increased risk of developing skin cancer. In the United States, nearly 1 in 5 white women aged 18 to 25 are indoor tanners. This study elicited beliefs about tanning indoors and quitting/cutting back on indoor tanning.
Karen, Glanz, Amy, Jordan, DeAnn, Lazovich, Amy, Bleakley   +3 more
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Promotion of frequent tanning sessions by indoor tanning facilities: Two studies

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2002
Indoor tanning may increase the risk of melanoma and other health problems. Frequent users of indoor tanning facilities may be at particularly high risk.In study 1 our purpose was to assess the prevalence and nature of indoor tanning advertisements; in study 2 we aimed to assess tanning facility compliance to recommended exposure schedules.In study 1 ...
Harry T, Kwon, Joni A, Mayer, Kristina K, Walker, Henry, Yu, Elizabeth C, Lewis, George E, Belch   +5 more
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International Perspectives on Indoor Tanning

2011
This chapter reviews the English language literature regarding the prevalence, frequency, and predictors of sunbed use outside of the United States. The literature examining sunbed use across European and non-European countries indicates prevalent use, especially in young women.
Jennifer Hay, Samara Lipsky
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Indoor tanning by adolescents: prevalence, practices and policies

European Journal of Cancer, 2005
Despite known acute and chronic health effects from the use of indoor tanning, including the potential for all forms of skin cancer, the practice is popular in the United States (US) and Europe. A review of the scientific literature that examines adolescents and indoor tanning use was undertaken, summarising what is known about prevalence and practices
DeAnn, Lazovich, Jean, Forster
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Prevalence and Correlates of Indoor Tanning

2011
This chapter systematically reviews recent research on the prevalence and correlates of indoor tanning. We review the literature on the extent to which indoor tanning facilities are accessible to individuals in various geographic regions in the United States and internationally. Documenting the prevalence and accessibility of indoor tanning provides an
Elliot J. Coups, L. Alison Phillips
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Indoor tanning relieves pain

Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2005
Mandeep, Kaur, Steven R, Feldman, Anthony, Liguori, Alan B, Fleischer   +3 more
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