How Bad Is a Suntan, Really?

Q: Is getting a tan just as bad for my health as getting a sunburn? Isn’t it good to get some vitamin D from sun exposure? A: Although rates of indoor tanning have been dropping in the United States, many people still try to get a tan outdoors. According to a National Cancer Institute analysis of data from the 2020 National Health Interview Survey, about 39% of women and 29% of men in the United States had intentionally sought an outdoor tan in the past year. Sign up for The Morning newsletter f

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