A recent survey found that 32% of U.S. residents under 35 agree with the statement that tanning makes people more attractive and healthy. This is despite numerous scientific studies linking sun exposure to skin cancer and premature aging.
The survey also found that nearly one in seven adults (14%) aged 35 and under believe daily sunscreen use is more harmful to the skin than direct sun exposure.
Finally, nearly a quarter (23%) of Americans ages 35 and younger think drinking water and staying hydrated will prevent sunburn.
There’s no such thing as a healthy tan, says Rajesh Nair, MD, a surgical oncologist at Orlando Cancer Institute. Tanned skin is more likely to get cancer.
Today, skin cancer is the most common of all types in the United States. Only 1% of cases are caused by melanoma, but it is often the cause of death.
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Source: Ferra
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