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Should teens be banned from tanning beds?

February 21, 2013

http://q13fox.com/2013/02/21/teens-and-tanning-beds/#axzz2LZkVX0T3

 

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Legislation is up for debate in Olympia to talk about banning anyone under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning beds. Seattle Children’s Hospital Physician’s Assistant Sara Handschin talks about the dangers of tanning beds.

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