A proactive approach to ending the use of university debit cards for indoor tanning

To the Editor: Indoor tanning is associated with increased risk of melanoma, particularly when used during adolescence and early adulthood.1 The ability of young adults to use indoor tanning is partially limited by the cost of purchasing these services.2 Many universities sponsor debit cards that parents can fund to support student expenses. Students can use these debit cards at various vendors that have entered into an agreement with the university, including tanning salons.3 Recently, a review of the top 125 colleges ranked by US News and World Report found that 14.4% of universities have a campus debit card that can be used to purchase tanning services.

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