Characteristics and Practices of Adults Who Use Tanning Beds in Private Residences

Creator(s)

Vinayak K. Nahar, University of Mississippi; Lincoln Memorial University
Meagen Rosenthal, University of Mississippi
Stephenie C. Lemon, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Dawn J. Holman, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Meg Watson, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Joel J. Hillhouse, East Tennessee State UniversityFollow
Sherry L. Pagoto, University of Massachusetts Medical School

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2016

Description

Recent research shows that 7.7% of individuals who use indoor tanning beds do so in private homes,1 but little is known about this group. This study evaluated the tanning practices, reasons for tanning, and association with tanning addiction of adults who use tanning beds in private residences.

Citation Information

Nahar, Vinayak K.; Rosenthal, Meagen; Lemon, Stephenie C.; Holman, Dawn J.; Watson, Meg; Hillhouse, Joel J.; and Pagoto, Sherry L.. 2016. Characteristics and Practices of Adults Who Use Tanning Beds in Private Residences. JAMA Dermatology. Vol.152(12). 1383-1385. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.3111 ISSN: 2168-6068