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24th February 2014
02:52pm GMT

"While more research is needed regarding to idea of tanning as an addiction, this study suggests that some people who tan also experience mental health symptoms that warrant further assessment," said Erin Bonar, assistant professor of psychiatry at University of Michigan's addiction research centre.
Out of 533 tanning students who took the questionnaire, 31 percent met the criteria for tanning dependence and 12 percent for problematic tanning.
Being female and screening positive for body dysmorphic disorder and OCD were significantly associated with tanning dependence.
Sun kissed skin is beautiful, but stay safe ladies.
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