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Moms Talk: Should Teens be Banned from Tanning Beds?
Lawmakers in more than 20 states have debated bills this year to ban or restrict tanning bed use by minors.
Even with the sun shining to provide a natural glow, many teens – girls in particular – are drawn to local tanning salons to amp up their tan. But are they aware of the risks?
Lawmakers in more than 20 states have debated bills this year to ban or restrict tanning bed use by minors.
"There is no such thing as a safe tan," the Food and Drug Administration says.
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Exposure to UV radiation, whether from the sun or a tanning bed, can cause skin cancer, burns, premature skin aging and eye damage. Approximately 30 million Americans visit tanning salons every year, and 2.3 million of those are teens, the FDA says.
Do you think minors should be banned from using tanning beds?
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