The rate of skin cancer in the United States population has doubled over
             the last 20 years. In the U.S. this year about 65,000 Americans are expected to
             develop skin cancer. One in seven of today's children is expected to develop
             some form of skin cancer in his or her lifetime. Evidence indicates that 85 percent
             or more of all skin cancers are caused by exposure to UV radiation.
             When a person chooses to acquire or enhance a tan using a tanning salon
             facility, it is important for that person to be aware of the hazards involved, so
             they can make an informed decision about the amount of exposure they
             This speech is designed to give consumers of tanning salons a
             fundamental knowledge of ultraviolet radiation, and its effects on people
             exposed to the various types. I will discusses the tanning process, forms of
             radiation, risks of indoor tanning and how to minimize the risks.
             Summer is right aroung the corner and now is that time when college students all
             across America hop into tanning beds to get a little color before summer arrives. I
             mean who wants to have ghost legs when the pools and beaches are open? But,
             before any of you hop into a tanning bed, be aware of the risks you are taking.
             Organizations such as the American Acadamy of Dermatology, The Skin Cancer
             Foundation and several others oppose indoor tanning and believe that the hazards
             have been well documented from experimetal sources, studies and clinical
             These observations have shown that the tanning process is affiliated with many
             Skin is made up of basically two sections, the epidermis (outer layer) and the
             corium (dermis or inner layer). The innermost section or corium is formed of
             tissues containing nerves, blood vessels, lymphatics and fatty tissue. The outer
             section or epidermis is made up of a series of layers. Cells are created in the bot-tom
             or innermost layer of the epidermis. As they age, they travel from the i...