Question

a recent study shows that indoor tanning (using tanning beds) is now causing more cases of cancer than cigarettes. researchers estimate around 360,000 cases of lung cancer each year can be blamed on smoking. compare that to the more than 450,000 cases of skin cancer (including basal and squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma) that are attributed to indoor tanning. most people, however, do not understand the dangers that indoor tanning presents. indoor tanning is incredibly popular. in the same study, scientists found that 35 percent of adults, 19 percent of adolescents, and 55 percent of university students have used tanning beds. \people are already aware of the harms of smoking, but they are not aware of the harms of indoor tanning,\ dr. eleni linos, assistant professor of dermatology at the university of california, san francisco states. \we need to get the message out that indoor tanning is dangerous, and causes a tremendous health burden to young people. what is causing the rising number of skin cancer cases attributable to tanning beds? check all that apply. people do not understand that using a tanning bed is dangerous. more young people are using tanning beds. using tanning beds is extremely popular. more people are using tanning beds than smoking. using a tanning bed is more dangerous than laying out to get a tan.

Explanation:

• The text mentions that most people do not understand the dangers of indoor tanning (tanning beds), which can lead to more cases as they use it without knowing the risks.
• It also states that indoor tanning is extremely popular with a significant percentage of adults, adolescents, and university students having used it. And more young people using it (as part of the overall popularity and usage) can contribute to the rising cases.

Answer:

• People do not understand that using a tanning bed is dangerous.
• Using tanning beds is extremely popular.