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Tanning Survey
Indoor Tanning Poll
How old are you?
18-24
25-34
Other
Have you ever gone indoor tanning?
Yes
No
Do you still go?
Yes
No
How often do you go?
Once a year or less
A few times a year, but less than ten
About every month
Two or three times a month
Once a week
Two or three times a week
More than three times a week
How old were you when you started tanning indoors?
Younger than 14
14-16
16-18
18-21
22-25
Older than 25
Do you know about the dangers of indoor tanning?
No
Yes, I've heard it can harm your skin if you do it too much
Yes, I know that it can lead to skin cancer
Did you know about the dangers when you first started tanning?
Yes
No
If you used to tan but don't anymore, why did you stop? (Check all that apply.)
I learned more about how dangerous it is
I had a skin cancer scare
A friend or relative had a skin cancer scare
I was diagnosed with skin cancer
A friend or relative was diagnosed with skin cancer
My dermatologist told me I should quit
I didn't want to spend the money
I was noticing wrinkles or sun damage
I didn't like my skin being so tan anymore
More, healthier options for tanning became available like spray tans and self-tanning lotions
If you still tan, why do you do it? (Check all that apply.)
I don't think it's all that bad for me
I've been doing it for years and have never had health problems
I like the way I look with a tan and fake tanners don't work as well
It makes me feel healthier
It puts me in a good mood
My dermatologist told me it was fine to do
The people who work at the tanning salon assured me it was safe
I go infrequently, so I think it's okay
Celebrities tan and they look good
Other (please specify)
Has a person working at a tanning salon ever told you that indoor tanning is safe and didn't cause skin cancer?
Yes
No
Have you always been told to wear protective eyewear?
Yes
No
Sometimes, but not always
Have you ever gotten a burn from indoor tanning?
Yes
No
If you indoor tan regularly, what would get you to stop? (Check all that apply.)
If my dermatologist told me to
If it became too expensive
If pale skin was in style
If I had skin cancer
Probably nothing, to be honest
Other (please specify)
Are you familiar with Cosmo's Practice Safe Sun Campaign?
Yes
No
