Transcript PPTX
Samantha Peralta
Public Health Community
Ultraviolet Rays produced from the sun
2 types of UV rays that reach our skin:
UVA
UVB
Causes sunburn
Dangerous to skin
• Used to describe tanning as an addictive
behavior
• Excessive tanning behavior meets criteria for
the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition)
Why is tanning addictive?
Linked to similar symptoms of substance use and abuse
Overexposure to
UV rays causes:
Premature aging
Array of deadly
skin cancers
Potentially
blinding eye
diseases
Most common type of cancer in the US
Over 2 million cases reported yearly
In 2012, the US reported:
67,753 people diagnosed
9,251 died
Skin:
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Eye:
Cataracts
Ocular Melanoma
People continue using UV beds w/ the knowledge of
harmful risks
Disregard for health
similar to substance abuse
symptoms
Motivated by feelings of euphoria/emotional effects
Examples: cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine, etc.
Tolerance
The need to raise intensity of
beds for same effects as before
Withdrawal
Discomfort without having
tanned recently
Difficulty with control
Tanning despite awareness of
consequences
Frequent tanners receive feelings of euphoria while
using UV light
Motivated by direct emotional effect:
Relaxation
Enhanced mood
Stress relief
Improved energy
Similar to nicotine addiction, tanners need daily dose to
obtain same feelings
Becoming more prominent among younger crowds
Minors under 17 are banned from indoor tanning in N.J.
Adolescents disregard this
14-year-olds are exposing themselves to intense UV
rays
According to 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance
System, indoor tanning is used by:
13% All high school students
20% High school girls
27% Girls in the 12th grade
31% Caucasian high school girls
Unaware of the addictive euphoric feelings
Tanning past the point of what is necessary
Ignoring the recommended duration/amount of time
Use that
noggin, not
the tanning
beds!
Media has portrayed tanning in a positive light
TV stars are encouraging the use of tanning beds
Younger generations are influenced by this
Studies show those w/
disorders are more likely
to be frequent tanners
They seek relief of
psychological problems
Form a reliance on UV
radiation
Not safer than tanning
outdoors
A base tan is not a safe tan
More likely to get sunburnt
Not a safe way to get Vitamin
D
Remember, this can happen
to you! (to slide 8)
DO NOT indoor tan
Use sunblock when outside
Do not allow yourself to burn
Find shade
Wear sunglasses or a hat to protect eyes
Check skin from head to toe once a month
Use the ABCD’s to identify abnormal spots on skin
See your physician for skin cancer exams
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