The International Agency for Research on Cancer, affiliated with the World Health Organization, moved tanning beds to its highest cancer-risk category, labeling them "carcinogenic to humans." This ranks them alongside other cancer-causing agents such as asbestos, arsenic and cigarettes.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control show that for every 10% price increase, cigarette consumption drops by 3 to 4 % among adults and 6 to 8 % among young people. The theory is that this tax will have the same effect on tanning-bed use. Dermatologists and healthcare professionals are hoping that this 10% tax will actually save lives.
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