TANNING SALONS - AN AREA SURVEY OF PROPRIETORS KNOWLEDGE OF RISKS AND PRECAUTIONS

被引:22
作者
BEYTH, R [1 ]
HUNNICUTT, M [1 ]
ALGUIRE, PC [1 ]
机构
[1] MICHIGAN STATE UNIV,COLL HUMAN MED,DEPT MED,B301 CLIN CTR,E LANSING,MI 48824
基金
美国国家卫生研究院;
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10.1016/0190-9622(91)70042-Z
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R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 ;
摘要
An area survey of tanning salon proprietors was conducted in a medium-sized midwestern city. Proprietors reported they were in compliance with federal safety regulations, but not all had age, frequency, or duration restrictions. Similarly, proprietors were not uniformly informing patrons of potential tanning hazards, including the possibility of skin cancer, and were not knowledgeable about the risk and benefits of tanning. Some establishments reported selling psoralens to patrons to enhance tanning. More explicit guidelines regarding the use of tanning equipment and more accurate consumer information are needed.
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