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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, March 21, 2013 | 22 Oakville MP Terence Young is supporting a Health Canada proposal to strengthen warnings about the dangers of tanning beds. The proposed changes would require all tanning beds to display a health warning decal with the following message: `Not recommended for use by those under 18 years of age' and `Tanning equipment can cause cancer,' as well as a bulleted list of other health risks associated with tanning. Young noted that according to the World Health Oakville MP supports banning youths from tanning beds Organization (WHO), the risk of developing melanoma increases by 75 per cent when use of tanning beds starts before the age of 35. "Young adults should be concerned about the health risks associated with the use of tanning beds, including skin cancer. The changes Health Canada is proposing would require all tanning beds to display a health warning label to remind Canadians of those risks." Health Canada regulates the sale, lease and import of tanning beds under the Radiation Emitting Devices Act and Regulations. However, Young said, the regulation of tanning bed use in commercial establishments, including age restrictions, falls under the jurisdiction of the provinces and territories. He is therefore urging the Province of Ontario to follow through on its recent commitment to join other provinces/territories that ban access to tanning equipment by minors. "British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Québec have all banned youths from using this dangerous equipment. There's no reason Ontario couldn't do the same. I am pleased to hear they are planning Health "Connected to your Community" Worry-free Retirement Living In the Heart of Clarkson to act," he said. The Province announced earlier this month that it had introduced a bill to ban indoor tanning for youths under the age of 18. Oakville became the first municipality in Ontario to ban tanning for teens back in August. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, but it's also one of the most preventable. The 75-day public comment period on Health Canada's draft proposal will be completed in early May and the proposed regulatory changes are expected to be posted to Canada Gazette, Part II later this year. Facts and resources for youth mental health People can learn more about youth mental health at a free event tonight (Thursday, March 21), hosted by the Halton Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association at Otello's Banquet Centre. Open Up, Speak Up, Change it Up runs from 7-9 p.m. and will provide information about youth mental health issues and community resources. Speakers will come from Parents for Children's Mental Health, Halton's Knowledge Transfer Committee for Child and Youth Mental Health, in addition to a youth who has experienced mental illness. One Canadian in five will experience a mental illness at some point in their life and symptoms often begin in childhood or adolescence. Otello's Banquet Centre is located at 2273 Royal Windsor Dr. WE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU! FAMILY DENTISTRY | COSMETIC | ORTHODONTIC FREE Teeth Whitening FREE Electric Toothbrush With initial exam, X-rays & cleaning At Walden Circle Retirement Community, life is all about choices! And with so much included at no extra charge, you'll find that it's easy to plan your day exactly the way you like it. For one simple monthly fee, you'll have: A beautifully designed private suite Kitchenette, stainless steel fridge with freezer and microwave Weekly housekeeping and flat linen service Utilities, including water, heat and hydro Plus much more! Our Presentation Centre is now open 7 days a week from 10am - 6pm. Drop in for a visit! · Digital x-rays · Massage dental chairs · Laser intraoral camera · Oral cancer screening In-office treatment. With initial exam, X-rays & cleaning $150 Value $150 Value 50% OFF Custom Mouth Guards Mouth Guard $70 Mouth Guard Reg. $140 $170 with Lining Reg. $340 With initial exam, X-rays & cleaning 466 Speers Rd. Unit 1 Oakville 905 849 8338 info@oakvilledentistry.net www.oakvilledentistry.net Queen Elizabeth Way N PRESENTATION CENTRE OR CONTACT US NOW TO BOOK A PRIVATE APPOINTMENT! 1907 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga Clarkson Rd. Southdown Rd. Lake Ontario Walden Circle 9054038660 905.827.9968 SITE Lakeshore Rd. W. www.WaldenCircleRetirement.com