A research paper published in JAMA Dermatology has unveiled that indoor tanning trend is now on decline in America. The researchers have found a sharp decline in indoor tanning rates among adults. Concerning factor is still there are many who continue to use it.

The research findings are based on the analysis of the data of over 59,000 people from the 2010 to 2013 National Health Interview Survey. Indoor tanning rates among adults have dropped from 5.5% in 2010 to 4.2% in 2013.

Amongst all, the reduction has been seen majorly among the 18-29 years old age group. In this group, the decline has come from 11.3% in 2010 to 8.6% in 2013. Among women, the decline has come from 8.6% in 2010 and 6.5% in 2013. In the case of men, a 2.2% drop in 2010 and 1.7% in 2013.

However, around 7.8 million women and 1.9 million men are still engaging in the practice, which has been linked with cancer risk. Study's lead author Gery P. Guy Jr., a health economist at the CDC in Atlanta, said, "We think the increasing awareness about the dangers of indoor tanning may be partly responsible for the decrease in indoor tanning".

Studies have stated repeatedly that indoor tanning increases skin cancer risk. The cancer risk will increase as the percentage of tanning will go up. Guy has also cleared that there is no evidence to support the idea that tanning beds are safer than sunbathing.

Exposure to UV radiation from indoor tanning is more harmful than the UV exposure from the sun. Individuals should be encouraged to avoid indoor tanning.