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the World Health Organization and the United States Department of Health have declared these devices known to cause cancer, with perhaps up to 400,000 cases of skin cancer each year. Even one indoor tanning session can increase your risk of skin cancer by up to 67 percent. It is possible for teens to become addicted to indoor tanning. Many states have laws against children younger than 14 years using tanning facilities, although the Food and Drug Administration advocates for a ban on kids 18 years and younger.
Water Safety Water activities are fun and healthy. Stud- ies even have shown that water-based ex- ercise can improve the health of mothers and their unborn children. It decreases anxiety and improves mood in addition to promoting physical health. Safety is key when engaging in water
activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control, drowning is the leading cause of death by injury for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 19, with
Safety is key when engaging in any water activities
toddlers and teens being most at risk. A lifeguard or a responsible adult should always supervise children in or around water. Be a “water watcher.” Adults must devote 100-percent attention 100 percent of the time. Do not supervise children with a cell or mobile phone nearby, as this can be distracting and give you a reason to leave the area. Don’t overestimate your child’s swimming ability. The AAP recommends swimming lessons for children ages four and up. Adults should practice touch supervision for infants, toddlers and weak swimmers; that means having your child within arm’s length. Install a pool safety fence at least four feet high around home pools and make sure the gate is self-closing. Many states require children to
wear flotation devices when present on watercraft. Look for U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets. The AAP discourages the use of inflatable swimming aids. These “floaties” are not an appropriate substitute for life vests, as they can deflate, slip off and are not designed to keep children safe.
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