scholarly journals Skin cancer in outdoor workers exposed to solar radiation: a largely underreported occupational disease in Italy

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (11) ◽  
pp. 2068-2074 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Gobba ◽  
A. Modenese ◽  
S.M. John
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Occupational Disease ◽  
Outdoor Workers

Novas Considerações sobre a Fotoproteção no Brasil: Revisão de Literatura/New Considerations on the Photoprotection in Brazil: Literature Review

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 80-96
Author(s):  
Mayara Motta Melo ◽  
Clarissa Santos de Carvalho Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
International Consensus ◽  
De Se ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Harmful Effects

RESUMOA incidência do câncer de pele vem aumentando a cada ano. Sabe-se que entre outros fatores, a radiação solar é a principal responsável pelo desenvolvimento dessa patologia. A prevenção, feita através da fotoproteção, teria grande impacto nesse cenário. No entanto, as orientações sobre como se proteger dos malefícios do sol devem ser coerentes com a incidência solar da região, os hábitos da população e o fototipo da pele. Os conceitos sobre fotoproteção foram definidos por entidades européias e norte americanas e não devem ser reproduzidos para o Brasil de forma aleatória, pois a incidência solar no Brasil é muito maior, a população tem fototipos diferentes e o hábito de se expor ao sol é muito mais frequente. Portanto, faz-se necessário elaborar conceitos próprios para o Brasil e conscientizar a população sobre os perigos da radiação solar para que a incidência do câncer de pele reduza definitivamente. Essa revisão visa mostrar a relação da radiação solar no Brasil com a pele dos brasileiros e evidenciar a importância da fotoproteção para essa população. Para isso foi feito um levantamento de artigos originais, revisões de literatura, consensos brasileiros e internacionais e livros de dermatologia.Palavras-chave: Fotoproteção, Câncer de pele, Exposição solar, Radiação ultravioleta, Vitamina D. ABSTRACTThe incidence of skin cancer is increasing every year. It is known that among other factors, solar radiation is the main responsible for the development of this pathology. Prevention, made by photoprotection, would have great impact in this scenario. However, the guidelines on how to protect themselves from the sun's harmful effects should be consistent with the sunlight of the region, the habits of the population and the phototype skin. The concepts of photoprotection were defined by European and North American entities and should not be played for Brazil at random, as the solar incidence in Brazil is much higher, people have different skin types and the habit of sun exposure is much more frequent. Therefore, it is necessary to draw up own concepts for Brazil and raise awareness about the dangers of solar radiation, so that the incidence of skin cancer can be definitely reduced. This review aims to show the relationship of solar radiation in Brazil with the skin of Brazilian and to highlight the importance of sun protection for this population. With this purpose, it was  made a survey of original articles, literature reviews , Brazilian and international consensus and dermatology books.Keywords: Photoprotection, Skin cancer, Sun exposure, Ultraviolet radiation, D vitamin.

Skin cancer as an occupational disease: the effect of ultraviolet and other forms of radiation

2005 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia C. Ramirez ◽  
Daniel G. Federman ◽  
Robert S. Kirsner
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Occupational Disease

Solar Radiation Induced Skin Cancer and DNA Photoproducts in Humans

1990 ◽  
pp. 83-94
Author(s):  
Paul T. Strickland ◽  
Benjamin C. Vitasa ◽  
Magnus Bruze ◽  
Edward A. Emmett ◽  
Sheila West ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Radiation Induced ◽  
Dna Photoproducts

scholarly journals Skin Cancer Prevalence in Outdoor Workers of Ski Resorts

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Yolanda Gilaberte ◽  
Josep Manel Casanova ◽  
Ana Julia García-Malinis ◽  
Salvador Arias-Santiago ◽  
Maria Reyes García de la Fuente ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Sierra Nevada ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ski Resort ◽  
Outdoor Workers ◽  
Ski Resorts ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Skin Cancers

Background. Snow reflectivity and altitude increase the exposure of ski resort workers to solar ultraviolet radiation. The aim was to assess the presence of skin cancer in ski resorts workers and compare it with other groups of outdoor workers reviewing published studies. Methods. An observational cross-sectional prospective study was conducted in the three largest ski resorts in Spain: Baqueira Beret, Lleida; Formigal, Huesca and Sierra Nevada, Granada. All outdoor workers including ski instructors were invited to participate in the study. The participants completed a validated questionnaire about sun exposure and underwent a skin examination. Results. 219 workers were included in the study (80% male; mean age 43.8 (SD 11.31) years). Actinic keratosis (AK) but no other skin cancers were detected in 32 participants (14.62%). Those with AK worked in the Southernmost ski resort, were more likely to have light colour hair, and were older and with higher photoaging grade than those without them. Conclusion. Compared to other studies, outdoor workers on ski resorts show a higher prevalence of AK than general population but a lower prevalence than other groups of outdoor workers.

scholarly journals The economic burden of occupational non-melanoma skin cancer due to solar radiation

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 481-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amirabbas Mofidi ◽  
Emile Tompa ◽  
James Spencer ◽  
Christina Kalcevich ◽  
Cheryl E. Peters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Economic Burden ◽  
Non Melanoma Skin Cancer ◽  
Melanoma Skin

scholarly journals Outdoor workers’ perceptions of skin cancer risk and attitudes to sun‐protective measures: A qualitative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Rocholl ◽  
Michaela Ludewig ◽  
Swen Malte John ◽  
Eva Maria Bitzer ◽  
Annika Wilke
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Skin Cancer Risk ◽  
Outdoor Workers

scholarly journals Balance between Health Risks and Benefits for Outdoor Workers Exposed to Solar Radiation: An Overview on the Role of Near Infrared Radiation Alone and in Combination with Other Solar Spectral Bands

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Grandi ◽  
Maria Concetta D’Ovidio
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Solar Spectrum ◽  
Uvb Radiation ◽  
Biological Organization ◽  
Visible Radiation ◽  
Outdoor Workers ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Risk Assessment And Management

Near infrared or infrared A (IRA) accounts for over 40% of the solar spectrum (SS) and is able to reach subcutaneous tissue as well as the retina. Outdoor workers are occupationally exposed to solar radiation (SR), but the level of exposure may differ widely depending on the job performed, time spent outdoors, latitude, altitude, season, personal protection, etc. Until now, risk assessment and management for outdoor workers has focused on the prevention of both acute and long-term effects on the eye and the skin due to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) with little consideration of the other components of the SS (a possible exception is represented by visible radiation with reference to the eye). A growing body of evidence coming from in vitro studies indicates that IRA is involved in cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and may interfere with the respiratory chain in the mitochondria. Moreover, it can modulate gene expression and some metabolic pathways. The biological action of IRA is only partly attributable to a thermal mechanism, should it be also involved in photochemical ones. The cellular and molecular pathways affected by IRA are partly similar and partly different with respect to those involved in the case of visible ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. Consequently, the net effect of the SS is very difficult to predict at different levels of the biological organization, making more difficult the final balance of health risk and benefits (for the skin, eye, immune system, blood pressure, etc.) in a given exposure situation. Moreover, few in vivo studies and no epidemiological data are presently available in this regard. Investigating this topic may contribute to better defining the individual exposome. More practically, it is expected to bring benefits to the risk assessment and management for outdoor workers exposed to SS, contributing to: (1) better definition of the individual profiles of susceptibility, (2) more focused preventive and protective measures, (3) better implementation of the health surveillance and (4) a more effective information and training.

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