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Indoor Tanning There is no denying it; everyone loves the look of a good tan. When asked around, most teen’s responses to why the use tanning beds, the majority of the response was “I love the look of a tan, and love the relaxation that tanning beds give you. What many people don’t know is the harmfulness effects of that great tan. Two years ago, my uncle was diagnosed with the deadliest type of skin cancer, melanoma. The doctors said the cause of his melanoma was from an excessive amount of sun exposure. These ultraviolet rays caused one particular mole on the back of his neck to change shape, color and eventually became cancerous. The American Cancer Society believes exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is the leading environmental factor towards developing skin cancer. So we ask the million dollar question, even though tanning is so bad for us, why do we do it? As a society, we have become extremely consumed with looking perfect, even if it means putting our body in harm’s way to achieve it (Coyne 1). People no longer care about the risks involved with tanning or other cosmetic procedures; they only care about the results! According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the death rate from skin cancer in the US has increased nearly four percent since 1973. As skin cancer rates continue to rise, many Americans choose to ignore the deadly statistics. Sadly, people continue to risk their health, solely to keep up with the latest fad (Briggs1). Today, most tanning companies present misleading information to their customers. Sadly, the majority of this information is believed. “I love tanning because it makes me look and feel great, while totally relaxing my body” (Gallagher). The most deceptive piece of information delivered by tanning companies relates to the fact that tanning salons are safer than natural sunlight. Clearly, this statement is not true. "Indoor tanning is simply not safe" (Fox 1). Along with Doctor Fox, a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) verified that over 700 people experienced emergency room visits last year; all with injuries pertaining to the ultra violet rays delivered by tanning beds. Within these injuries, the most common include sunburns, infections and eye damage. Due to the fact that UV rays are extremely powerful in tanning beds, indoor tanners dramatically increase their risk for skin damage and in some cases even cancer (Briggs 1).
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