Notebook: Teens and Tans

For many American teenagers, tanning is a common activity. However, researchers have found that tanning increases the risk of melanoma by about 75 percent. Katie Couric comments

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[KatsWonderland]

Ugh, not again, another reporter not speaking correctly. Studies point out that your risk is increased /to/ 75% not increased /by/ 75%. If that were the case people who tan would be over 100% at risk. The population is already at risk no matter what, going in a tanning booth/staying out in the sun all day (god forbid) only raises the risk.

I suppose you also believe you'll only get lung cancer if you smoke or live with a smoker. *sigh*

[AngelQueen55]

so true why should teens tan when all they have to do is step outside

[Harman432]

fukin crazy satan bitch