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2020 Utah Priority Issues
... Tanning Devices: The greatest known risk factor for skin cancer is the use of indoor tanning devices. In the US, more than 6,000 cases of melanoma can be attributed to indoor tanning annually. Melanoma is of particular concern in Utah, as the state has the highest incidence of melanoma in the country. Unfortunately, the desire for a tanned appearance still causes many people, especially young adults and teenagers, to ...
2020 Legislative Session Summary
... 34 Tanning for Minors: The greatest known risk factor for skin cancer is the use of indoor tanning devices. In the US, more than 6,000 cases of melanoma can be attributed to indoor tanning annually. Melanoma is of particular concern in Utah, as the state has the highest incidence of melanoma in the country. Unfortunately, the desire for a tanned appearance still causes many people, especially young adults and teenagers, to ...
New Report: Utah Falls Short on Public Policies to Fight Cancer
... for our lack of tanning restrictions for young people. We know that using indoor tanning devices before age 35 increases a person’s risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 59%." This year, roughly 1,160 Utahns will be diagnosed with melanoma. To help reduce the incidence and mortality from skin cancer, Utah must pass legislation to prohibit the use of indoor tanning devices by ...