Indoor Tanning Legislation: Policy and Nursing Practice
In September 2007, the Tanning Accountability and Notifications Act (TAN) was introduced that required proper labeling of the hazards of indoor tanning (United States Congress, 2007). Specific legislation addressing the use of tanning beds by adolescents has also been passed in several states in the United States (AAD, 2009). However, despite the passage of statutes regulating the use of tanning beds, the rates at which adolescents have reported the use of tanning devices has not been reduced. Although there have been recent gains in regulatory actions in states, further progress is needed. Because the United States does not have a consistent and effective policy to protect this vulnerable population, there is a need to gain further understanding of the adolescent's access to indoor tanning beds and the state regulatory and enforcement language of tanning bed salons that influence their access.
The Tanning Accountability and Notifications Act (TAN)
In September 2007, the Tanning Accountability and Notifications Act (TAN) was introduced that required proper labeling of the hazards of indoor tanning (United States Congress, 2007). Specific legislation addressing the use of tanning beds by adolescents has also been passed in several states in the United States (AAD, 2009). However, despite the passage of statutes regulating the use of tanning beds, the rates at which adolescents have reported the use of tanning devices has not been reduced. Although there have been recent gains in regulatory actions in states, further progress is needed. Because the United States does not have a consistent and effective policy to protect this vulnerable population, there is a need to gain further understanding of the adolescent's access to indoor tanning beds and the state regulatory and enforcement language of tanning bed salons that influence their access.
SHARE
