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ACS CAN Applauds House Vote
... and worked with lawmakers and public health groups including Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts Public Health Association and the Melanoma Foundation of New England, among others, to advocate for the bill’s passage. “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is ... States, with more than 2 million cases being diagnosed annually. In Massachusetts this year, an estimated 1,310 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Avoiding exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the most effective way to prevent skin cancer. This is ... and their skin cells are dividing and changing more rapidly than those of adults. In fact, indoor tanning use before the age of 35 increases melanoma risk by 59 percent. “The research is clear – tanning devices cause cancer. By supporting this bill to protect our kids from the UV ...
HOUSE VOTE MARKS BREAKTHROUGH FOR INDOOR TANNING BILL
... to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, indoor tanning use by people under the age of 35 increases the risk of the skin cancer melanoma by 59 percent. An estimated 1,310 people in Massachusetts will be diagnosed with melanoma this year, with young people more at risk to damage from UV radiation because of their developing skin cells, the network said. "The ...
Governor's Commitment to Signing Indoor Tanning Leg
... is clear – tanning devices cause cancer. Today, Governor Baker has taken a critical step in ensuring Massachusetts youth are protected from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by preventing them from using indoor tanning devices. ACS CAN applauds Governor Baker’s and the ...
Tanning Industry, Minors Would Face New Rules Under New FDA Rules
... adverse health consequences of indoor tanning." The FDA said children and teens exposed to UV radiation can increase their risk for developing melanoma, skin and eye damage later in life. In addition to restricting minors from using tanning devices, the FDA is proposing that adults using a ...