Occupational skin cancer: Systematic review

SUMMARY Objective: To analyze the epidemiological profile, risk factors in the workplace environment and prevention methods for professionals at risk of skin cancer. Method: A systematic review of articles on occupational skin cancer, published in the Lilacs, Scielo, Medline and Cochrane Library from January 1st, 2008, to December 31st, 2013, was performed. The search included the following terms: “neoplasias cutâneas” (DeCS), “exposição ocupacional” (DeCS), “epidemiologia” (DeCS) as well as the keyword “prevenção”, and their equivalents in English. Results: After analyzing the titles and summaries of articles, the search strategy resulted in 83 references, of which 22 articles met the eligibility criteria. Discussion: We found that sun exposure is the main occupational risk factor for skin cancer, causing outdoor workers to be the most vulnerable to developing occupational skin cancer. Professionals with low levels of education and European descent are at increased risk of developing this cancer. Conclusion: Outdoor workers are more vulnerable to developing occupational skin cancer, estimating that professionals with low level of education and European descent are at increased risk of developing this cancer. Therefore, companies need to invest more in the health of workers by providing protective equipment and thus preventing occupational skin cancer.

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Main Authors:	Sena,Jéssica Suellen, Girão,Régio José Santiago, Carvalho,Sionara Melo Figueiredo de, Tavares,Rosielly Melo, Fonseca,Fernando Luiz Affonso, Silva,Patrícia Barros Aquino, Barbosa,Maria Clara Fortes Portela
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Associação Médica Brasileira 2016
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-42302016000300280
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