Indoor Tanning Is 'Widespread' Among Young Women While Cancer Rates Rise

I'll admit it: In my younger days, I may have hit up the tanning booth a few times before prom or to get a "base tan" for Spring Break. (At least that's how we justified it.) But since I've become a health writer and learned just how dangerous indoor tanning is, I wouldn't dream of getting back in a bed. Apparently, though, lots of people still do. A new study published today in the JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that indoor tanning is widespread among white female high schoolers and young adults, with many girls going at least 10 times a year. What's up with that, ladies?
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Health cancer health news indoor tanning skin cancer study sun protection sun safety Source Type: blogs