Τίτλος:
Improved protection of outdoor workers from solar ultraviolet radiation: position statement
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
The vast majority of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is attributable to excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Outdoor workers are exposed to an UVR dose at least 2 to 3 times higher than indoor workers and often to daily UVR doses 5 times above internationally recommended limits. The risk of UVR workplace exposure is vastly neglected, and the evident future challenges presented in this statement are contrasted with the current situation regarding legal recognition, patient care and compensation. While prevention is crucial to reduce cancer risks for outdoor workers, it is as much of relevance to better protect them through legally binding rules and regulations. Specific actions are outlined in five recommendations based on a Call to Action (table 1). The role of health professionals, including dermatologists, in this context is crucial. © 2020 The Authors. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Συγγραφείς:
John, S.M.
Garbe, C.
French, L.E.
Takala, J.
Yared, W.
Cardone, A.
Gehring, R.
Spahn, A.
Stratigos, A.
Περιοδικό:
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Εκδότης:
John Wiley and Sons Inc
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
Article; cancer prevention; cancer risk; compensation; dermatologist; disease burden; human; law; legal aspect; non melanoma skin cancer; nonmedical occupations; occupational disease; occupational exposure; outdoor worker; patient care; radiation exposure; radiation protection; solar radiation; sun exposure; ultraviolet radiation; adverse event; occupational exposure; skin tumor; ultraviolet radiation; workplace, Humans; Occupational Exposure; Skin Neoplasms; Ultraviolet Rays; Workplace
