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WV Senate Joins House in Passing Indoor Tanning Legislation
... beds. We call on the governor to act quickly on signing this bill because the use of tanning devices is on the rise and so is the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers. “We know that the earlier a person starts tanning, the greater the risk of getting melanoma and other skin cancers later in life, which is why this new law would be so critical. Research has proven that using an indoor tanning device before the age of 35 increases the risk of melanoma by 59 percent. And, the risk is even higher when tanning bed use begins before the age of 25. “When it is enacted, this bill will be ...
Sen. Capito, Del. Summers Honored for Leadership in Cancer-Fighting Legislation
... of her work last session, our state took a critical step toward eliminating one of the most common forms of cancer among young people. As a melanoma survivor herself, Delegate Summers understands the cancer journey from the inside out, and we look forward to continuing to work alongside ...