Teens and Tanning DVD
$49.95
©2005 Learning ZoneXpress
Run time: 16 minutes
Audience: Grades 6 - Adult
Closed Captioned
With skin cancer taking the lead as the fastest growing type of cancer in the United States, it is increasingly important for people to be aware of the dangers of sun damage. Dermatologist Carol Jacob, MD, explains different types of skin cancers, UVA and UVB rays, the dangers of tanning beds, and tips for being safe in the sun and getting that summer glow in a healthy way.
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"A useful and informative mythbusting guide, this is highly recommended." ★★★½
--Video Librarian, Jan/Feb 2006
As part of the Mid-Hudson Library Systems Health Information Project, a group of 35 New York state teens evaluated 89 health-related videos from around the country. The Teens and Tanning Video ranked #2!
"[The video] made me never want to go to the tanning booth. So I definately got the message. I liked it."
--Teen Review Pannel, Mid-Hudson Library Systems Health Information Project
"The sun affects all teens, and not many know the damage it can do. This video tells you exactly how to protect yourself from the sun."
--Teen Review Pannel, Mid-Hudson Library Systems Health Information Project