scholarly journals Protocol for a Systematic Review on the Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Exposure to Occupational Solar UltraViolet Radiation (UVR) Among Outdoor Workers

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Modenese ◽  
Tom Loney ◽  
Marc Rocholl ◽  
Cara Symanzik ◽  
Fabriziomaria Gobba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
International Agency ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Outdoor Workers ◽  
Skin Cancers ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet

Background: Solar UltraViolet Radiation (UVR) is considered the most relevant occupational carcinogenic exposure in terms of the number of workers exposed (i.e., outdoor workers) and UVR-induced skin cancers are among the most frequent types of occupational cancers worldwide. This review aims to collect and evaluate all the available preventive interventions conducted on outdoor workers to reduce their solar UVR related risk, with the final purpose of reducing the burden of occupational skin cancers for outdoor workers.Methods: We will search the following databases for peer-reviewed original research published: MEDLINE (through PubMed), Scopus, and EMBASE. We will include only interventional studies, both randomized and non-randomized, with an adequate comparison group, therefore excluding cross-sectional studies, as well as case-reports/series, reviews, and letters/comments. The systematic review will adhere to the “Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses” (PRISMA) guidelines for reporting systematic reviews. After the literature search, studies to be included will be independently reviewed by two Authors, first based on title and abstract, then based on the full text, according to the inclusion criteria. Conflicts will be solved by a third Author. Two authors will independently extract the required data from included studies and perform quality assessment according to the relevant domain for Risk of Bias assessment proposed by the Cochrane collaboration group. In case of sufficient homogeneity of interventions and outcomes evaluated, results from subgroups of studies will be pooled together in a meta-analysis.Discussion: Following the principles for the evaluation of interventions for cancer prevention established by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, this systematic review will investigate the effectiveness of the interventions, and consequently it will provide reliable indications for the actual reduction of skin cancer incidence in outdoor workers.

Solar ultraviolet radiation exposure among outdoor workers in Alberta, Canada

2020 ◽  
Vol 189 ◽  
pp. 109902
Author(s):  
Ela Rydz ◽  
Andrew Harper ◽  
Brandon Leong ◽  
Victoria H. Arrandale ◽  
Sunil Kalia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Outdoor Workers ◽  
Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet

scholarly journals Association between financial links to indoor tanning industry and conclusions of published studies on indoor tanning: systematic review

BMJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. m7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lola Adekunle ◽  
Rebecca Chen ◽  
Lily Morrison ◽  
Meghan Halley ◽  
Victor Eng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Science Studies ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Indoor Tanning ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Industry Funding ◽  
Study Selection ◽  
English Articles ◽  
Tanning Industry

Abstract Objective To assess whether an association exists between financial links to the indoor tanning industry and conclusions of indoor tanning literature. Design Systematic review. Data sources PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science, up to 15 February 2019. Study selection criteria Articles discussing indoor tanning and health were eligible for inclusion, with no article type restrictions (original research, systematic reviews, review articles, case reports, editorials, commentaries, and letters were all eligible). Basic science studies, articles describing only indoor tanning prevalence, non-English articles, and articles without full text available were excluded. Results 691 articles were included in analysis, including empiric articles (eg, original articles or systematic reviews) (357/691; 51.7%) and non-empiric articles letters (eg, commentaries, letters, or editorials) (334/691; 48.3%). Overall, 7.2% (50/691) of articles had financial links to the indoor tanning industry; 10.7% (74/691) articles favored indoor tanning, 3.9% (27/691) were neutral, and 85.4% (590/691) were critical of indoor tanning. Among the articles without industry funding, 4.4% (27/620) favored indoor tanning, 3.5% (22/620) were neutral, and 92.1% (571/620) were critical of indoor tanning. Among the articles with financial links to the indoor tanning industry, 78% (39/50) favored indoor tanning, 10% (5/50) were neutral, and 12% (6/50) were critical of indoor tanning. Support from the indoor tanning industry was significantly associated with favoring indoor tanning (risk ratio 14.3, 95% confidence interval 10.0 to 20.4). Conclusions Although most articles in the indoor tanning literature are independent of industry funding, articles with financial links to the indoor tanning industry are more likely to favor indoor tanning. Public health practitioners and researchers need to be aware of and account for industry funding when interpreting the evidence related to indoor tanning. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42019123617.

Solar Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure among Outdoor Workers in Three Canadian Provinces

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 679-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl E Peters ◽  
Elena Pasko ◽  
Peter Strahlendorf ◽  
Dorothy Linn Holness ◽  
Thomas Tenkate
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Late Summer ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Sun Safety ◽  
Outdoor Workers ◽  
Exposure Limit ◽  
Canadian Provinces ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet

AbstractIntroductionSolar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure places outdoor workers at risk of skin cancer and exposure is difficult to control. In response, the Sun Safety at Work Canada (SSAWC) project was undertaken (2014–2016). The purpose of this substudy was to characterize the UVR exposure levels of outdoor workers in the SSAWC project.MethodsThirteen workplaces in the provinces of British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia participated in an exposure monitoring campaign (late summer/early fall 2016). Study participants were workers from power utilities and municipalities. Participants wore a UVR measurement badge (light-sensitive polysulfone plastic) on their wrist, shoulder, or hardhat. Badge calibration and absorbance measurements were performed in the AusSun Research Lab. Personal UVR doses are presented as standard erythemal doses (SED) and compared with the internationally recommended exposure limit (1.3 SED), as well as to the total available UVR by date. Generalized linear models were used to examine determinants of solar UVR for personal UVR dose (for both SED and percent of ambient UVR). Models considered badge placement, date, province, industry, main job task, and the hours spent outdoors.ResultsMean personal UVR dose of participating workers was 6.1 SED (nearly 5× the recommended limit). Just 14% of workers experienced ‘acceptable’ levels of solar radiation; 10% were exposed at >10 times the limit. In univariate analyses, workers in Ontario had the highest levels (mean 7.3 SED), but even in the lowest exposed province (British Columbia), the mean personal UVR dose was 4.5 SED. Utility workers had double the exposure of municipal workers (10.4 and 5.5 SED, respectively). In the determinants of exposure models, the differences by province were muted, but utility line workers and those in general maintenance had higher predicted exposures. Those who wore their badge on their hardhat also had higher values of SED in the fully adjusted determinants models.ConclusionsSolar ultraviolet overexposure among outdoor workers is a concern, even in a country like Canada with relatively low ambient UVR. Implementation of sun safety programs should be supported in an effort to reduce exposure in this vulnerable group of workers.

scholarly journals Solar Ultraviolet Radiation and Breast Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 128 (1) ◽  
pp. 016002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Troy W. R. Hiller ◽  
Dylan E. O’Sullivan ◽  
Darren R. Brenner ◽  
Cheryl E. Peters ◽  
Will D. King
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Breast Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet

scholarly journals Solar ultraviolet radiation in Africa: a systematic review and critical evaluation of the health risks and use of photoprotection

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn M. Lucas ◽  
Mary Norval ◽  
Caradee Y. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Uvb Radiation ◽  
African Continent ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Solar Ultraviolet

The majority of the African continent experiences high solar UVB radiation throughout the year. The adverse consequences of this on the health of populations living in Africa are reviewed.

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