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Prevalence and Correlates of Indoor Tanning in Nonsalon Locations Among a National Sample of Young Women

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Indoor tanning is a public health threat, and the Surgeon General has called for its reduction in adolescents and young adults. Research on indoor tanning has not distinguished between tanning-only salons vs other businesses and private residences that provide tanning (ie, nonsalon tanning). For example, gyms often offer free tanning, which may lead to riskier tanning habits. Better understanding of nonsalon tanning could have policy, prevention, and clinical implications. Our study addresses this literature gap by examining the prevalence and correlates of nonsalon tanning in a nationally representative sample of young women, who have the highest rates of indoor tanning use.

Source: JAMA Dermatology

DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.1323

Authors: Joel Hillhouse, Jerod L. Stapleton, L. Carter Florence, Sherry Pagoto

Institutions: East Tennessee State University, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers Cancer Institute, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Language: English

Topic: Skin Protection and Aging

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Cancer Institute, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion