Tanorexia

“One bad sunburn before you turn 18 doubles your chances of developing melanoma…” ... apply (and re-apply frequently) at least SPF 30 sunscreen.

 Recently, the CBC reported that:

• “Half of U.S. adults under 30 say they have had a sunburn at least once in the previous year — about the same as a decade ago”
• “Women in their 20s are going to tanning salons almost twice a month on average”

Now, those are some scary statistics, especially since we now know very well how bad tanning salons are for you. 

The World Health Organization classifies tanning beds, which are UV-emitting devices, as a known carcinogen. 

Canadian provinces are starting to ban under 18s from using tanning beds. 

British Columbia and Nova Scotia both have a ban in place and Saskatchewan is trying to do the same.




Source:
Aleksandra Sagan | Freelance writer, avid traveler, and health and education buff.