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Published: February 04, 2012 10:00 AM
Published: February 04, 2012 10:00 AM
Surrey council considers ban on teen tanning
Monday, February 6, 2012
By STEPHANIE IP, 24 HOURS
Surrey council will hear today (Monday) from a Fraser Health medical officer who will argue against the use of tanning beds by youth under the age of 18.… continue reading
Should minors be banned from tanning salons?
Friday, February 3, 2012
The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) published a position statement Friday calling for a countrywide ban.
The Canadian Paediatric Society is calling for laws to keep children and youth out of tanning facilities. (iStock)“This is a serious cancer risk, and children and adolescents are not fully aware of the risks they are taking when they step into a tanning bed,” said Dr.
… continue readingProbe: Tanning salons lure teens in with lies – USA
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
- By Nancy Cordes
A new congressional report accuses tanning salons of lying to customers just to get their business.
The investigation found that often, tanning salons aren’t just downplaying the risks of tanning, they’re promoting benefits that don’t exist to a young clientele that may not know better.
… continue readingReport Misleads About Salon Claims in the USA
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
A Congressional report alleging that indoor tanning facility operators mislead clients about the risks and benefits of UV exposure and indoor tanning itself misstates facts about UV exposure and vitamin D.… continue reading
