Thursday, November 25, 2010

Tanning Ban in Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia government is introducing a tanning bed age ban to help protect individuals under age 19 from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) light. Finally, provinces are recognizing the dangers of tanning and putting legislation in place to protect their communities. Excessive UV exposure is now considered carcinogenic or cancer causing, similar to tobacco smoking. Read the full story here:

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20101123/nova-scotia-tanning-bed-ban-proposed-101123/

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