Many Teens Circumvent Tanning Bed Laws

The study’s claims about tanning session frequency fail to take into account the duration of each tanning session. For example, I would recommend to first-time tanners that they build a base tan by coming in frequently but for low-intensity, low-duration sessions. The key to a safe and successful tanning experience is avoiding sunburn. By only talking about frequency, and ignoring duration, this study misleadingly alleges irresponsible conduct by tanning salon owners. The sunbeds themselves are regulated by the FDA and will not exceed the maximum allowed exposure.

What is not being highlighted by the authors of this study is that the vast majority of tanning salons require parental consent before allowing minors to tan, regardless of whether or not state law requires them to do so. The tanning industry works with parents to ensure that parents know what their children are doing and that minors are using sunbeds moderately and responsibly.

There are many articles and published studies citing the benefits of moderate UV exposure on sites such as www.uvtalk.com. Why do we rarely see these published items brought to the forefront in mainstream media?

Here is a very interesting one for those who want to be further educated: http://uvtalk.com/forum/uv-news-around-world/14774-scientists-question-link-between-uv-exposure-melanoma.html

John 7:33PM September 21, 2009