Act Now! Tell Governor Perry to support SB 329!

Protect Minors from the Dangers of Indoor Tanning Support SB 329 Contact Governor Perry Today! SB 329 would prohibit the use of UV indoor tanning devices by minors under the age of 18. This bill has been sent to Governor Perry’s desk and could be signed or vetoed as early as today! Act Now!  Tell Governor Perry to support SB 329! Your voice and time will directly impact the ability of this bill to become law.  It is essential that you let Governor Perry know how important hissupport for SB 329 is to you and your patients. Please contact Governor Perry’s office today to share your support for SB 329 via phone at (512) 463-2000 or via the Governor’s website!  Your message to Governor Perry: Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old. There is a 75 percent increase in the risk of melanoma in those who have been exposed to UV radiation from indoor tanning, and the risk increases with each use. Melanoma is increasing in young women and one American dies every hour from this disease. Evidence demonstrates that ever-use of indoor tanning beds is associated with a 69% increased risk of early-onset basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common form of skin cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, the estimated total direct cost associated with the treatment of melanoma in 2010 was $2.36 billion. Oversight of the indoor tanning industry is critical to prevent future skin cancers.  Survey data indicate use of these devices increases with each year of adolescence. I urge your support of SB 329 to protect minors from the dangers of indoor tanning. Please take action today!  For technical support with the DAN website, please contact Blake McDonald, at bmcdonald@aad.org. American Academy of Dermatology Association