Opinions After I read the following statements, go stand next to the

sign that expresses your viewpoint – either Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree

Statements Teenagers are savvy enough to know about the effects of tanning

Parents, not legislators, should be responsible for their teenage children’s tanning activities

Tanning facilities should warn users about the potential risks of tanning

Teenagers, not their parents, should be responsible for their own health decisions

Statements continued Knowing about health risks would not influence teenagers to make

responsible decisions

The legal age to buy cigarettes should be increased to 21 – the same as alcohol

Laws should be implemented in every state that prevents smoking from all public areas

Skin Cancer Information Since 2003, 19+ states have passed laws restricting access to indoor

tanning to people under 18 years of age Tanning beds have the equivalent health peril of cigarettes The tanning industry is a $5 billion a year business On an average day, more than 1 million Americans use a tanning salon White women 16 – 49 make up 70% of customers of tanning salons

#1. In your opinion, should there be more or less restriction on the use of tanning beds? Explain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3np65aByg8

Statistics Melanoma is the most lethal form of skin cancer

1 person dies of melanoma every hour There are more cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate, lung & colon

cancers combined Skin cancer is most common in women 25 – 29 1 in every 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime

#2. Which statistic is most surprising to you & why? http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/tanning-dangers-teens-8638018 http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nj-mom-arrested-over-6-year-olds-alleged-t

anning-visit/

Good to know Prevention

Wearing an SPF 15+ sunscreen daily reduces the risk of skin cancer 1 or more blistering sunburns in childhood or adolescence increases a

person’s chance of developing melanoma later in life 2 times

Positives of sun exposure Sun exposure (15 min or so per day depending on your skin type) does

have some positive benefits Vitamin D protects against osteoporosis, heart disease, & cancers. It also protects

against depression, insomnia & an overactive immune system

# 3. Do you think the risks of sun exposure have drowned out the positive benefits? Explain

Lung Cancer Risks The most important

indicator of lung cancer is smoking tobacco 87% of all lung cancers in

the U.S. are smoking-related Exposure to second-hand

smoke also increases your risk by 20-30%.

Second-hand smoke exposure also increase the risk of heart disease & other ailments

Other environmental factors for lunch disease include: Asbestos Radon Industrial substances Radiation exposure Air pollution TB Genetics Military service (exposure to

Agent Orange; higher rates of smoking)

#4. If tobacco is such a high indicator of lung cancer, why do people continue to smoke?

Lung Cancer Statistics Lung cancer is the # 1 cause of cancer deaths in men and women in

the U.S. & worldwide It accounts for 27% of all cancer deaths 2/3 people diagnosed are 65+ so most people are older. The average age of

diagnosis is 70. 1 in 13 men & 1 in 16 women will be affected Black men are 20% more likely than white men to get it but Black women are

10% less likely than white women to get it

#5. Which statistic is most surprising and why? http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/53946523#53946523

Cancer Facts Cancer

Overall ½ of all men and 1/3 of women will develop cancer in their lifetime

Breast Gender is the biggest factor here

although men can get breast cancer. 2/3 women 55+ will get this White women are more likely than

African American women to get it but African Amer. women are more likely to die from it.

Colon 1 in 20 or 5% of people will get this type

of cancer It is less likely in women than men

Prostate The most common type of cancer in men 1 in 7 men will get this during their

lifetime. 6 in 10 are 65+. It is rare under 40 years

old. It can be serious but most don’t die from

prostate cancer

TED Talks https://www.ted.com/talks/jack_andraka_a_promising_test_fo

r_pancreatic_cancer_from_a_teenager

#6 – 10. List 5 interesting, surprising, or informative facts from this TED Talk

Discussion You do not have to write this down

How might a desire for beauty affect decisions you make about your own health?

What examples from your own life demonstrate behaviors that place beauty above health?

What behaviors might you change if you knew they might have serious, negative long-term effects n your health?

What behaviors might you be more reluctant to change? Why? To what degree might you expect others (such as parents, teachers,

doctors, & legislators) to protect you against health risks, & how might their actions affect your own sense of personal responsibility?