Promotion of frequent tanning sessions by indoor tanning facilities: Two studies
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Indoor tanning may increase the risk of melanoma and other health problems. Frequent users of indoor tanning facilities may be at particularly high risk.In study 1 our purpose was to assess the prevalence and nature of indoor tanning advertisements; in study 2 we aimed to assess tanning facility compliance to recommended exposure schedules.In study 1, tanning facility advertisements over a 4-month period from 24 San Diego County newspapers were monitored. In study 2, we assessed compliance with recommended exposure schedules via a telephone interview of 60 San Diego County tanning facilities.Approximately 75% of the indoor tanning advertisements promoted unlimited tanning. Only 5% of facilities were in compliance with recommended tanning schedules, and 100% offered "unlimited" tanning packages.These findings suggest that the indoor tanning industry, through pricing incentives that allow frequent sessions, may be promoting overexposure to UVR. Stronger legislation is needed to address this issue.
- San Diego State University United States
Male, Observer Variation, Skin Neoplasms, Time Factors, Ultraviolet Rays, Risk Assessment, Beauty Culture, California, Sampling Studies, Cross-Sectional Studies, Advertising, Consumer Product Safety, Surveys and Questionnaires, Humans, Female, Melanoma, Heliotherapy
Male, Observer Variation, Skin Neoplasms, Time Factors, Ultraviolet Rays, Risk Assessment, Beauty Culture, California, Sampling Studies, Cross-Sectional Studies, Advertising, Consumer Product Safety, Surveys and Questionnaires, Humans, Female, Melanoma, Heliotherapy
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