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ArticleInternational archives of occupational and environmental health2019

Burden of non-melanoma skin cancer attributable to occupational sun exposure in Canada.

Cheryl E Peters, J Kim, C Song, E Heer, V H Arrandale, M Pahwa, F Labrèche, C B McLeod, H W Davies, C B Ge and 1 more

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Article in International archives of occupational and environmental health, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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  16. Public policies, State and prevention of skin cancer related to occupational exposure: an integrative review.Revista brasileira de medicina do trabalho : publicacao oficial da Associacao Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho-ANAMT
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11 authors.

Cheryl E PetersDepartment of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, CancerControl Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Holy Cross Centre, Room 515, Calgary, AB, T2S 3C3, Canada. Cheryl.peters@albertahealthservices.ca.ORCID 0000-0003-1202-5689
J KimOccupational Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Care Ontario, Toronto, Canada.
C SongOccupational Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Care Ontario, Toronto, Canada.
E HeerDepartment of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, CancerControl Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Holy Cross Centre, Room 515, Calgary, AB, T2S 3C3, Canada.
V H ArrandaleOccupational Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Care Ontario, Toronto, Canada.
M PahwaOccupational Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Care Ontario, Toronto, Canada.
F LabrècheInstitut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail, Montreal, Canada.
C B McLeodSchool of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
H W DaviesSchool of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
C B GeCAREX Canada, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada.
P A DemersOccupational Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Care Ontario, Toronto, Canada.

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Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute 701285
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeOutdoor workers are exposed daily to solar ultraviolet radiation, an important contributor in the development of non-melanoma skin cancer. This study aimed to quantify the health burden of non-melanoma skin cancers among outdoor workers in Canada.

methodsSolar ultraviolet radiation exposure and estimates of exposure levels were applied to employment information from Canada census data to determine the exposed population in the risk exposure period (1961-2001). Risk estimates were drawn from meta-analyses selected based on quality and relevance to the current study. Population-attributable fractions were calculated using Levin's equation and attributable cases were estimated based on incidence data reported by the Canadian Cancer Society.

resultsIn 2011, 6.31% (4556 cases) of non-melanoma skin cancer cases were estimated to be attributable to occupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation. The majority of these cases occurred in men in the agriculture or construction industries.

conclusionsThese estimates of the burden of non-melanoma skin cancer in Canada identify the need for further prevention efforts, particularly in agriculture and construction. Introducing workplace sun safety measures could be an important area for policy development.

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AdultCanadaHumansMaleOccupational DiseasesOccupational ExposureSkin NeoplasmsSunlightWorkplaceBurdenNon-melanomaOccupational healthSkin cancerSolar radiation

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