Associations Between Indoor Tanning and Substance Use Among Colorado High School Students

Sendelweck, Myra A.; Bell, E.; Anderson, Alan Ross; Ashack, Kurt; Pindyck, Talia; Townley, Cate; Dellavalle, Robert P.

doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.5663

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“…The likelihood of tanning addiction increased with problem substance use and psychological symptoms. Findings of this study are consistent with other research that has identified use of marijuana, alcohol, illicit drugs, or steroids as correlates of indoor tanning behavior in adolescents (Sendelweck et al, 2016).…”

Section: Behavioral Health Conditions Associated With Tanning Addictisupporting

confidence: 91%

Tanning Addiction in Adolescents: Directions for Measurement and Intervention Development

Tripp

2018

Journal of Investigative Dermatology

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Little is known about tanning addiction in adolescents. Miller et al. found that 7.0% of 11th grade students met addiction criteria. After adjusting for all other comorbidities, the odds of addiction were two times greater for students who reported problem use of marijuana or obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms. The likelihood of addiction increased with problem substance use and psychological symptoms.

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Section: Behavioral Health Conditions Associated With Tanning Addictisupporting

confidence: 91%

Tanning Addiction in Adolescents: Directions for Measurement and Intervention Development

Tripp

2018

Journal of Investigative Dermatology

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“…According to the 2009 YRBS, male high school students who tanned indoors were more likely to have ever taken steroids without a physician's prescription, used unhealthy weight‐control practices, engaged in binge drinking, and attempted suicide . In a survey of Colorado high school students, use of steroids, alcohol, marijuana, and illicit drugs was positively associated with indoor tanning . In young women, indoor tanning was associated with substance and alcohol use …”

Section: Melanoma Prevention and Early Detectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…105 In a survey of Colorado high school students, use of steroids, alcohol, marijuana, and illicit drugs was positively associated with indoor tanning. 106 In young women, indoor tanning was associated with substance and alcohol use. 107,108 Motivations for tanning.…”

Section: Indoor Tanningmentioning

confidence: 99%

State of the science on prevention and screening to reduce melanoma incidence and mortality: The time is now

Tripp

Watson

Balk

et al. 2016

CA A Cancer J Clinicians

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Although overall cancer incidence rates are decreasing, melanoma incidence rates continue to increase about 3% annually. Melanoma is a significant public health problem that exacts a substantial financial burden. Years of potential life lost from melanoma deaths contribute to the social, economic and human toll of this disease. However, most cases are potentially preventable. Research has clearly established that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation increases melanoma risk. Unprecedented anti-tumor activity and evolving survival benefit from novel targeted therapies and immunotherapies are now available for patients with unresectable and/or metastatic melanoma. Still, prevention (minimizing sun exposure that may result in tanned or sunburned skin and avoiding indoor tanning) and early detection (identifying lesions before they become invasive, or at an earlier stage) have significant potential to reduce melanoma incidence and melanoma-associated deaths. This paper reviews the state of the science on prevention and early detection of melanoma, and current areas of scientific uncertainty and ongoing debate. The US Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer and US Preventive Services Task Force reviews on skin cancer have propelled a national discussion on melanoma prevention and screening that makes this an extraordinary and exciting time for diverse disciplines in multiple sectors – health care, government, education, business, advocacy and community – to coordinate efforts and leverage existing knowledge to make major strides in reducing the public health burden of melanoma in the US.

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“… 51 Similar findings were also observed among Colorado high school students with associations found between indoor tanning and alcohol use, cigarette smoking, marijuana use, and steroid abuse. 52 …”

Section: Teens Young Adults and Indoor Tanningmentioning

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Teens, Tweets, and Tanning Beds: Rethinking the Use of Social Media for Skin Cancer Prevention

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Brindis²,

Chren

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American Journal of Preventive Medicine

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The incidence of skin cancer is rising in the U.S., and melanoma, the deadliest form, is increasing disproportionately among young white women. Indoor tanning is a modifiable risk factor for all skin cancers and continues to be used at the highest rates in young white women. Adolescents and young adults report personal appearance–based reasons for using indoor tanning. Previous research has explored the influences on tanning bed use, including individual factors as well as relationships with peers, family, schools, media influences, legislation, and societal beauty norms. Adolescents and young adults also have high rates of social media usage, and research is emerging on how best to utilize these platforms for prevention. Social media has the potential to be a cost-effective way to reach large numbers of young people and target messages at characteristics of specific audiences. Recent prevention efforts have shown that comprehensive prevention campaigns that include technology and social media are promising in reducing rates of indoor tanning among young adults. This review examines the literature on psychosocial influences on indoor tanning among adolescents and young adults, and highlights ways in which technology and social media can be used for prevention efforts.

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Associations Between Indoor Tanning and Substance Use Among Colorado High School Students

Abstract: Mr Bell and Ms Sendelweck had full access to all the data in the study and take responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis.

Cited by 7 publications

References 6 publications

Tanning Addiction in Adolescents: Directions for Measurement and Intervention Development

Tanning Addiction in Adolescents: Directions for Measurement and Intervention Development

State of the science on prevention and screening to reduce melanoma incidence and mortality: The time is now

Teens, Tweets, and Tanning Beds: Rethinking the Use of Social Media for Skin Cancer Prevention

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