Indoor tanning use among adolescents in the US, 1998 to 2004

Cokkinides, Vilma; Weinstock, Martin A.; Lazovich, DeAnn; Ward, Elizabeth; Thun, Michael J.

doi:10.1002/cncr.24010

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“…In addition to age and gender differences, adolescents with a more positive attitude toward tanning or tanned skin are more likely to use indoor tanning devices. [30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39] Perceived social norms regarding tanning and tanned skin (e.g., reporting that one's friends are tan or use indoor tanning devices) are also associated with indoor tanning among adolescents. 30,32,35,36,38 Indoor tanning is associated with other risky behaviors as well, such as alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drug use; poor sun protection behaviors; and unhealthy eating behaviors (such as dieting frequently to lose weight or using laxatives and vomiting to control weight).…”

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“…Parental permission to tan and parental tanning bed use are consistently identified in the literature as strong predictors of indoor tanning among teenagers. 30,33,36,38,40 A study 36 of 6125 adolescents found that living within 2 miles of a tanning facility was associated with more tanning. Few studies have assessed the association between state indoor tanning laws restricting youth access and the indoor tanning behavior of adolescents, and those that have did not find an association.…”

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“…Few studies have assessed the association between state indoor tanning laws restricting youth access and the indoor tanning behavior of adolescents, and those that have did not find an association. 33,36 Caucasian, and have unhealthy behaviors, such as frequent alcohol use, binge drinking, smoking, recreational drug use, a poor diet, and nonregular sunscreen use. [41][42][43] Indoor tanning is also associated with self-esteem, and indoor tanners are more likely to be appearance-oriented and to view tanned skin as attractive.…”

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Preventing Skin Cancer Through Reduction of Indoor Tanning

Watson

Holman

Fox³

et al. 2013

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

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Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from indoor tanning devices (tanning beds, booths, and sun lamps) or from the sun contributes to the risk of skin cancer, including melanoma, which is the type of skin cancer responsible for most deaths. Indoor tanning is common among certain groups, especially among older adolescents and young adults, adolescent girls and young women, and non-Hispanic whites. Increased understanding of the health risks associated with indoor tanning has led to many efforts to reduce use. Most environmental and systems efforts in the U.S. (e.g., age limits or requiring parental consent/accompaniment) have occurred at the state level. At the national level, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission regulate indoor tanning devices and advertising, respectively.The current paper provides a brief review of (1) the evidence on indoor tanning as a risk factor for skin cancer; (2) factors that may influence use of indoor tanning devices at the population level; and (3) various environmental and systems options available for consideration when developing strategies to reduce indoor tanning. This information provides the context and background for the companion paper in this issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, which summarizes highlights from an informal expert meeting convened by the CDC in August 2012 to identify opportunities to prevent skin cancer by reducing use of indoor tanning devices.

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Section: Correlates Of Indoor Tanningmentioning

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Section: Correlates Of Indoor Tanningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Correlates Of Indoor Tanningmentioning

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Preventing Skin Cancer Through Reduction of Indoor Tanning

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“…The NSS2 also found that indoor tanning is more common among females, particularly young women, a finding echoed by research conducted elsewhere. [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22] Fewer studies, however, have explored the sex differences in behaviours to do with indoor tanning. [16][17][18]21,24 Robust crosssectional and longitudinal surveys about indoor tanning behaviours are rare, no less so than in Canada.…”

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“…For instance, a significant proportion of indoor tanners report that tanning lifts their spirits and is relaxing. 20 While the literature examining the relationship between indoor tanning and the use of sunscreen outdoors is inconsistent, 14,15,17,18 the relationship between indoor tanning and physical activity is also unclear. Several studies have found that adolescents who play on a sports team are more likely to tan indoors.…”

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Health behaviours associated with indoor tanning based on the 2012/13 Manitoba Youth Health Survey

Harland

Griffith

et al. 2016

Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can

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Introduction Although indoor tanning causes cancer, it remains relatively common among adolescents. Little is known about indoor tanning prevalence and habits in Canada, and even less about associated behaviours. This study explores the prevalence of adolescent indoor tanning in Manitoba and its association with other demographic characteristics and health behaviours. Methods We conducted secondary analyses of the 2012/13 Manitoba Youth Health Survey data collected from Grade 7 to 12 students (n = 64 174) and examined associations between indoor tanning (whether participants had ever used artificial tanning equipment) and 25 variables. Variables with statistically significant associations to indoor tanning were tested for collinearity and grouped based on strong associations. For each group of highly associated variables, the variable with the greatest effect upon indoor tanning was placed into the final logistic regression model. Separate analyses were conducted for males and females to better understand sex-based differences, and analyses were adjusted for age. Results Overall, 4% of male and 9% of female students reported indoor tanning, and prevalence increased with age. Relationships between indoor tanning and other variables were similar for male and female students. Binary logistic regression models indicated that several variables significantly predicted indoor tanning, including having part-time work, being physically active, engaging in various risk behaviours such as driving after drinking for males and unplanned sex after alcohol/drugs for females, experiencing someone say something bad about one’s body shape/size/appearance, identifying as trans or with another gender, consuming creatine/other supplements and, for females only, never/rarely using sun protection. Conclusion Indoor tanning among adolescents was associated with age, part-time work, physical activity and many consumption behaviours and lifestyle risk factors. Though legislation prohibiting adolescent indoor tanning is critical, health promotion to discourage indoor tanning may be most beneficial if it also addresses these associated factors.

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