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Proposed tanning-salon ban for teens has some seeing red
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Victoria — From Monday’s Globe and Mail Published on Sunday, Jul. 18, 2010 10:59PM EDT Last updated on Monday, Jul. 19, 2010 10:13PM EDT
As the mother of a 16-year-old daughter, Brigitte Blondeau has no problem with legal age limits on adult activities like driving, smoking, drinking and gambling.
… continue readingVancouver’s top doc backs age limit on tanning beds
Friday, July 16, 2010
Vancouver (NEWS1130) – Putting it alongside cigarettes and booze, Victoria is considering a bylaw to make tanning in salons for people 18 and older.
The concern of course is cancer. Numbers in recent years show tanning among young people significantly increases the risk.
… continue readingThe concern of course is cancer. Numbers in recent years show tanning among young people significantly increases the risk.
Province won’t place restrictions on tanning beds
Friday, July 16, 2010
The province is steering clear of a suggestion to restrict tanning beds to those 18 and older.
The Capital Regional District is considering a bylaw to do just that, but Healthy Living and Sport Minister Ida Chong says she’s not.… continue reading
Skin cancer detection lights up
Friday, July 16, 2010
A handheld instrument that uses light to determine if a lesion or mole is cancerous has been developed in British Columbia.
Public to weigh in on tan ban
Friday, July 16, 2010
The public will be asked for feedback on a proposal to ban use of tanning beds in the capital region by anyone under 18.
Dr. Richard Stanwick, chief medical health officer for the Vancouver Island Health Authority, is recommending the bylaw.
