"Did You Know?" - May 24, 2013

May 24, 2013 Exposure to UV radiation, either from sunlight or indoor tanning devices, is the most important and avoidable risk factor for skin cancer. People who indoor tan before age 35 have a 75 percent greater risk of melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Serious skin infections can result from using an unclean tanning bed. You can promote the truth about tanning using this user-friendly infographic and web button.

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