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A new Public Health Act has been introduced in PEI – Teen Ban

Thursday, November 15, 2012
A new Public Health Act will help protect Islanders through streamlined reporting, updated surveillance and new restrictions on tanning devices, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie.… continue reading

CITY HALL SNIPPETS: Target teen tanning Belleville ON

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Youth in Belleville may soon find themselves looking outside the city for a good tan. City hall staff have been directed by council to draft a bylaw restricting residents under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning beds. The move came after council heard from Kate Neale, a 22-year-old city woman who was diagnosed with melanoma in 2011 after years of indoor tanning.
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Smoking doubles risk of skin cancer

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Published: Wednesday | November 14, 2012 0 Comments
 It is well known that cigarette smoking affects the health of individuals by increasing the risk of life-threatening diseases like cancer, lung and heart disease. There are many other harmful effects of cigarette smoking, including damage to the body’s largest organ, the skin.
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Look for early signs of skin cancer

Friday, November 9, 2012
By Pamela Cowan, Leader-Post November 7, 2012
A sun awareness program held Tuesday shone the light on the growing number of Saskatchewan men with skin cancer and the high incidence of melanoma among young women who use tanning beds.
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Kingston city considers local bylaw to ban under-19

Friday, November 9, 2012
Posted Nov 8, 2012 By Bill Hutchins
EMC News – Kingston appears ready to move ahead with its own policy that would ban teenagers from using tanning salons in the city.… continue reading

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