Morsani College of Medicine

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The Dangers of Teens using Tanning Beds
September 29, 2010

Nearly 28 million people tan indoors in the United States each year. Of these, 2.3 million are teens. What many of these people may not know, is that ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning beds, is a carcinogen, or cancer causing agent. UV light is associated with the development of skin cancer, such as […]