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Indoor tanning facility density in eighty U.S. cities.

Richard C Palmer1, Joni A Mayer, Susan I Woodruff

  • 1Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, CA 92183-4162, USA.

Journal of Community Health
|May 25, 2002
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Indoor tanning facilities are common in U.S. cities. Higher density of tanning businesses correlates with colder climates, lower incomes, and larger White populations, suggesting areas for targeted health interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Urban Studies
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Indoor tanning facilities are prevalent in urban environments across the United States.
  • Understanding the distribution and density of these facilities is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • Previous research has not comprehensively analyzed the factors influencing tanning facility density in major U.S. cities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the number and density of indoor tanning facilities in selected U.S. cities.
  • To identify correlations between tanning facility density and urban environmental factors, including climate and demographics.
  • To inform potential public health interventions aimed at reducing risks associated with indoor tanning.

Main Methods:

  • Selected the twenty most populated cities from each of the four U.S. regions for a total sample of 80 cities.

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  • Collected data on the number of tanning facilities, climate, demographic profiles, and state legislation for each city.
  • Calculated tanning facility density by dividing the number of facilities by the city's population size.

    • Main Results:

    • The 80 studied cities averaged 50 tanning facilities each.
    • Linear regression analysis revealed a significant association between higher tanning facility density and colder climates.
    • Higher density was also significantly linked to lower median incomes and a higher proportion of White residents.

    Conclusions:

    • Indoor tanning facilities are widespread in U.S. urban settings.
    • Cities with higher tanning facility density may represent key targets for public health interventions.
    • Interventions should focus on promoting safer tanning practices or reducing usage in high-density areas.