TikTok trends encouraging dangerous tanning culture, experts warn

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How many young people need to be diagnosed with melanoma before the culture of tanning changes?

It’s a question being asked by Joint Australian of the Year and Co-Medical Director at Melanoma Institute Australia, Professor Georgina Long.

Social media trends are promoting dangerous and potentially deadly tanning practices, with one Australian being diagnosed with melanoma every 30 minutes.

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