419,000 new skin cancer cases attributed to indoor tanning each year.

Share the cold hard facts Share the facts related to melanoma & skin cancer. Empower teens to make the right decisions.

Lead by examplePractice safe sun habits, wear sunscreen & enforce a no tanning bed rule.

offer safe optionsOffer them safer options – spray tanning, sunless tan-ning lotions if they “have to have” a tanned look.

Find teachable momentsProm, spring break & summer vacations are the perfect time to open up a discussion about tanning & why it’s harmful.

Prevention is the safest route.

If you haven’t started tanning, don’t!

Any tanis bad news.

WHAT IS A TAN?Tanning is when your skin darkens to protect itself from ultraviolet rays (sun or tanning bed lamps), which can damage your skin.

Damage caused by UV radiation can lead to:Premature Skin Aging

Wrinkles

Saggy Skin

Brown Spots

Skin Cancer

3O MILLIONAmericans visit indoor tanning salons annually, fueling a $5 billion a year industry.

The number of skin cancer cases due to tanning is higher than the number of lung cancer cases due to smoking.

of developing squamous cell carcinoma

of developing basal cell carcinoma

Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancerHowever there are other types of non-melanoma skin cancers including basal cell carcinoma & squamous cell carcinoma.

People of all ages, genders & ethnicities should avoid indoor tanning & protect themselves from the sun every day.

Take precautions in the sun:Limit outdoor time between 10 am & 4 pm.

Seek shade when outdoors.

Use a broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every day.

Re-apply sunscreeen every 2 hours.

Wear protective clothing, including wide-brimmed hats & UV-blocking sunglasses.