Thursday, April 8, 2010

Tanning Ban in Ontario

The Globe and Mail reported a new movement in Ontario to ban access to tanning salons to teens. Specifically designed to combat the myths spread by the tanning industry that indoor tanning is safer than the sun, the Onartio Medical Association is supporting legislation prohibiting teens under the age of 18 from accessing tanning parlors. These actions are supported by the Canadian Cancer Society and Canadian Dermatology Association. Read the full story here:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/tanning-salon-ban-for-teens-doctors-urge/article1524719/#article