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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Produced By: Elissa Delfs
Featured In Story: Professor Georgina Long- Joint Australian of the Year and Co-Medical Director at Melanoma Institute Australia
First aired on The Wire, Monday 13 January 2025