While I have written several times about the need for skin cancer prevention and detection education amongst non-white segments of the population, recent studies of racial and ethnic skin cancer trends among Florida and California subjects gives clear evidence of need for targeted outreach in these communities. The studies published in the Archives of Dermatology [...]
A significant gap in media coverage of outdoor workers’ sun exposure risks increases the likelihood they will contract skin cancer.
Outdoor workers are at significant risk of contracting skin cancer, however, studies show they do not practice sun protection behavior and educational material is not directed to them.
Cal/OSHA new heat illness prevention requirements stop short of educating outdoor workers on the dangers of sun exposure and the simple steps to protect themselves.
Despite reservations about the conclusions of a new study linking melanoma and pesticides in outdoor workers, it’s encouraging to see epidemiological work being carried out in the area.
A significant barrier to appropriate sun safe behaviors by outdoor workers appears to be the mistaken belief that sun protective clothing is hot.
A recent decision awarding a Halifax man workers compensation based on sun exposure may signal the beginning of a trend in Canada to focus more attention on sunsafe workplaces.
Happy New Year. I was delighted to note that, despite it being the middle of winter, the January 1st edition of the Wisconsin Agriculturist published an article encouraging farmers to check their skin. This advice is important for all outdoor workers.
“Dr. David Pariser, a dermatologist and president of the American Academy of Dermatology, points out [...]
US Farmers at Risk for Skin Cancer
We continue to uncover really unacceptable data regarding the risk of skin cancer for outdoor workers. Here is a tape we made about American farmers. For a e-mail alert on free skin cancer treatments in your area, go to our blogroll.
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