5 things doctors say you should never give your children to help prevent cancer….

3. Secondhand Smoke
Exposure to secondhand smoke increases children’s risk of lung cancer and other cancers in adulthood. It contains over 7,000 chemicals, many carcinogenic. Children breathe faster and have developing lungs, absorbing more toxins.
The CDC and American Cancer Society note it raises risks for leukemia, lymphoma, and brain tumors. Doctors say never smoke around children or allow exposure—make homes and cars smoke-free.

4. Access to Tanning Beds or Excessive UV Exposure Without Protection
Indoor tanning beds emit intense UV radiation, classified as carcinogenic by the IARC. Use before age 18 dramatically raises melanoma risk—the deadliest skin cancer.
Even occasional use damages DNA, accelerating skin aging and cancer development. Many countries and U.S. states ban tanning beds for minors. Doctors recommend strict sun protection: sunscreen, hats, and shade.