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May 27th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda SUNDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) — Despite public education
efforts, many young adults still don’t understand the dangers of sun
exposure and tanning, a new U.S. survey finds.
The nationwide online survey conducted by the American Academy of
Dermatology found that 58 percent of respondents aged 18 to 29 believe
people look more attractive with a tan, and 71 percent agreed with the
statement: “Sun exposure is good for your health.”
In the past year, about 40 percent of respondents in that age group
tried to get a tan by using a tanning bed, spending time in the sun, using
a self-tanner, or getting a spray tan. The survey also found that
one-quarter of respondents aged 18 to 29 were unsure if sun exposure can
cause wrinkles.
“Our survey showed that age was highly associated with tanning, as the
respondents under age 30 were more likely to use tanning beds and spend
time in the sun,” dermatologist Dr. Zoe Draelos said in an academy news
release. “Ultimately, seeking to change the color of your skin is
self-defeating because exposure to ultraviolet radiation — either through
tanning beds or by seeking the sun — can lead to wrinkles, prematurely
aging skin and even a diagnosis of skin cancer.”
In order to encourage young women to embrace their natural skin color,
the academy produced a television public service announcement that asks
women to stop tanning. The academy has also launched a new SPOT Skin
Cancer public awareness initiative that focuses on how people can protect
themselves from skin cancer.
“The academy is committed to raising awareness of skin cancer
prevention and helping young women understand that a tan is not beautiful,
but a sign of irreversible skin damage,” Draelos said. “If you want to be
tan, use a spray tan — which is a safe alternative to tanning by
artificial or natural ultraviolet light.”
Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, is the most common
cancer for Americans aged 25 to 29, and the second most common cancer
among those aged 15 to 29. Using tanning beds increases the risk of
melanoma, especially in women aged 45 or younger.
May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.
More information
The U.S. National Cancer Institute has more about skin cancer prevention.
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