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‘Sun Scare’ Story Falsifies Cancer Stats
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
‘Sun Scare’ leaders are twisting statistics about skin cancer in order to scare people away from sunlight.
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MSNBC.com and MyHealthNewsDaily ran an article Monday claiming that young people should be afraid of indoor tanning because melanoma mortality is increasing — even though it isn’t according to the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute.
British Derms Are Embracing Sunshine
Monday, May 16, 2011
The British dermatology industry—which has produced peer-reviewed papers in the past year showing that melanoma incidence is not really increasing, but is merely an increase in the diagnosis of thinner 100 percent curable lesions—is stepping up to the plate and admitting that people need to get regular sun exposure to make adequate vitamin D.
… continue readingTan Free Grad – North Vancouver, Burnaby, West Vancouver
Friday, May 13, 2011
Grad students at Chatelech and Elphinstone secondary schools will be avoiding the tanning booths and slathering on the sunblock to take a stand against skin cancer.… continue reading
Council backs ban on indoor tanning for under-18s Kamloops BC
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Representatives from the Canadian Cancer Society appealed to City council Tuesday for support for another municipality’s resolution calling for a ban on indoor tanning for anyone under age 18.
… continue readingTanning business owner says industry under attack by cancer society
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The owner of a long-time downtown tanning salon disagrees with most of the information the Canadian Cancer Society gave City council Tuesday.
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