Young Women, Teens Continue To Tan Regardless Of Health Risks

"Despite warnings about melanoma risk, young women and teens still prefer to tan," according to a survey from the American Academy of Dermatology. The survey found that, "among almost 4000 girls ages 14 to 22, the vast majority (81%) said they sunbathe outdoors either frequently or occassionally." Exposure to UV radiation is the leading risk factor for skin cancer, yet - despite this knowledge - droves of teens and young women are flocking to tanning bed facilities and beaches or pools to tan every year.