Tanning lamps linked to doubled risk for some skin cancers

Wednesday, February 6, 2002

WASHINGTON -- Tanning lamps can double the risk of some common types of skin cancer, particularly for the young, according to researchers who suggest that tanning salons should be closed to minors.

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