Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a new policy statement in the journal Pediatrics calling for a prohibition on indoor tanning by teenagers to reduce their risk of skin cancer. Indoor tanning continues to be popular among teenage girls. UV radiation damage from indoor tanning may be irreversible, and there is substantial evidence that indoor tanning is associated with increased risk of melanoma and other skin cancers.
The AAP now joins other leading medical groups including the American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, and the World Health Organization (WHO) in calling for a ban on indoor tanning by individuals under 18 years of age. Currently, more than 30 states regulate indoor tanning by minors. Illinois and New York are considering bills that bar anyone under 18 from indoor tanning.
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