The school nurse teaches adolescents that the detrimental long-term effects of tanning are what? (Select all that apply.)

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Adolescents should be educated regarding the detrimental effects of sunlight on the skin. Long-term effects include premature aging of the skin; increased risk for skin cancer; and, in susceptible individuals, phototoxic reactions. Exposure to levels of sunlight cause an increase in vitamin D production. Tanning can often reduce outbreaks of acne.

The School Nurse Teaches Adolescents That the Detrimental Long-Term Effects