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| Sherry Pagoto, PhD, on Good Morning America, discussing her new study revealing the wide accessibility of tanning beds on or near college campuses. |
Nearly half of the nation’s top colleges have tanning beds on campus or in off-campus housing, and some allow students to pay for them with campus cash cards, according to a Good Morning America interview with Sherry Pagoto, PhD, associate professor of medicine, on her new study.
The research, published online in JAMA Dermatology Oct. 29, examined the U.S. News and World Report’s 2013 list of the top 125 colleges for those that house tanning beds either on campus or in off-campus housing.
“In 14 percent of colleges, the campus cash cards that students can use to make purchases for food and books were able to be used to pay for tanning at local salons," said Dr. Pagoto.
Watch the Good Morning America segment and see other news coverage below.
Media coverage:
No Shortage of Tanning Beds for Students at Top Colleges in US
Good Morning America – October 30, 2014
Campuses Play Host To Tanning Beds, Despite Skin Cancer Risk
NPR – October 29, 2014
Skin Cancer U? Students Tan on Campus at Top Colleges
NBC News – October 29, 2014
No Shortage of Tanning Beds at Top US Colleges
ABC News Chicago – October 30, 2014
Many U.S. Colleges Have Indoor Tanning Salons On, Near Campus: Study
US News – October 29, 2014
Study examines availability of tanning beds on and near college campuses
Science Codex – October 29, 2014
Many U.S. Colleges Have Indoor Tanning Salons On, Near Campus: Study
Health Day – October 29, 2014
Study examines availability of tanning beds on and near college campuses
Medical Xpress – October 29, 2014
U.S. universities get A for having tanning beds on campus. F for skin cancer protection
Tech Times – October 30, 2014
Related links on UMassMedNow:
UMMS study: Tanning beds widely available on or near college campuses, despite cancer risk
As skin cancer soars, UMMS researcher explores alternatives to sun tanning
New numbers show tanning bed popularity among the young
UMMS professor a national voice on skin cancer
UMMS expert supports warnings for tanning beds
