Tanning Lies you Need to Know

“Indoor tanning is

safe” “Controlled

tanning is safe tanning”

“Tanned skin is healthy skin”

“A base tan is a safe

tan”

Don’t Get Burned- May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

The Truth About Tanning and Skin Cancer

1000’s are injured annually by using

tanning beds

Melanoma is the second most common cancer in women 20 - 29 years old

Each time you tan you increase your risk of

melanoma

A tan is caused by UV rays injuring your skin.

Other Important Skin Cancer Facts:

9 out of 10 cases of melanoma are diagnosed

in non-Hispanic whites Skin cancer is the #1 cancer

in the US

In 2010, 9000+ deaths were attributed to

melanoma

Data from the CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/burningtruth/index.htm http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/statistics/state.htm

Published by: Medical Business Systems

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Tips for Skin Cancer Prevention:

Protect skin: Seek shade, cover up

w/clothes and a hat, wear sunglasses and apply

sunscreen Sunscreen: Sun Protection Factor (SPF)

of 15 or higher both UVA and

UVB protection

UV rays, not the temperature, do the damage. Clouds do

not block UV rays. Follow the same protection tips no matter the

weather.

The American Academy of Dermatology Sponsors Free

Screenings

Schedule yours today: http://www.aad.org/scs/sea

rch/default.aspx