Warning Signs Observed in Tanning Salons in New York City: Implications for Skin Cancer Prevention || Preventing Chronic Disease: July 2011: 10_0153

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Warning Signs Observed in Tanning Salons in New York City: Implications for Skin Cancer Prevention

Corey H. Brouse, EdD; Charles E. Basch, PhD; Alfred I. Neugut, MD, PhD

Suggested citation for this article: Brouse CH, Basch CE, Neugut AI. Warning signs observed in tanning salons in New York City: implications for skin cancer prevention. Prev Chronic Dis 2011;8(4):A88. http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2011/jul/10_0153.htm. Accessed [date].

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Abstract
Use of artificial tanning may be contributing to the increased incidence of skin cancer. Federal law requires warning signs to inform consumers about health risks. All of the tanning facilities in New York City were assessed for compliance with this law during April and May 2010. More than one-third of the 224 tanning machines observed in 47 of the 85 facilities visited did not have any warning signs posted, and signs were difficult to see in many others.

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Author Information
Corresponding Author: Corey H. Brouse, EdD, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Columbia University, 722 W 168th St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10032. E-mail: chb24@columbia.edu.

Author Affiliations: Charles E. Basch, Alfred I. Neugut, Columbia University, New York, New York.