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- Title
Use of indoor tanning sunlamps by US youth, ages 11-18 years, and by their parent or guardian caregivers: prevalence and correlates.
- Authors
Cokkinides, Vilma E; Weinstock, Martin A; O'Connell, Mary C; Thun, Michael J
- Abstract
Tanning parlors have become common in the United States. Artificial ultraviolet radiation exposure from this source may be harmful and may increase the risk of melanoma, particularly when done for recreational purposes during childhood and early adult years. Population-based data on the prevalence and correlates of this activity is important in the evaluation of potential public health interventions for skin cancer prevention.
- Publication
Pediatrics, 2002, Vol 109, Issue 6, p1124
- ISSN
1098-4275
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1542/peds.109.6.1124