Daily Cancer Risk Fact: Tanning Beds

3. Tanning

True or false: Tanning beds are a safe alternative to sunbathingFalse. Popular culture has made us believe that having a tan makes us look healthy and more attractive. Unfortunately, the ultraviolet light exposure required to get this “healthy glow” is killing us. Many people turn to tanning booths to get a quick tan.See complete information at www.philly.com/whatsmyrisk.Join us every day this month for a special project between Philly.com/health and OncoLink. Throughout the month of April, What's My Risk? will provide a daily fact you may not know about your risk of getting cancer.What's My Risk? is a comprehensive program designed to help the user learn about factors that determine their personal risk of many types of cancer and what they can do to decrease that risk. Find out more about Cancer Risk and Prevention.

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