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Occupational skin cancer may be underreported.
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Danish medical journal [Dan Med J] 2013 May; Vol. 60 (5), pp. A4624. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Introduction: Skin cancer may, in some cases, be caused by occupational exposures. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of and exposures leading to occupationally induced skin cancers in Denmark during a ten-year period.<br />Material and Methods: The study is a descriptive, register-based study comprising all patients with recognized occupational malignant and premalignant skin conditions in Denmark in the 01/01 2000-31/12 2009 period. Data were obtained from The National Board of Industrial Injuries and comprise information about diagnosis, occupational and domestic exposure, anatomic localization, occupation, degree of permanent disability, age and sex.<br />Results: A total of 36 patients were recognized as occupational skin cancer cases. The mean age was 61 years (44-75 years), 31 men and five women. The most frequent diagnosis was basal cell carcinoma followed by squamous cell carcinoma. No cases of malignant melanoma were recognized. The primary risk factor for development of occupational skin cancer was ultraviolet (UV) exposure during outdoor working.<br />Conclusion: Data based on recognized cases of occupational skin cancer during a ten-year period in Denmark show that non-melanoma skin cancer was the most frequent diagnosis, while the primary risk factor was UV radiation in outdoor occupations. A total of 36 cases were reported over a period of ten years, and underreporting may be suspected. The purpose of the present study was to raise the awareness of occupational skin cancer, and on the basis of existing data to contribute to criteria for the diagnosis of occupational skin cancer.<br />Funding: not relevant.<br />Trial Registration: not relevant.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Aged
Carcinoma, Basal Cell etiology
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell etiology
Construction Industry
Denmark epidemiology
Female
Gardening
Humans
Hydrocarbons adverse effects
Male
Middle Aged
Mineral Oil adverse effects
Occupational Diseases etiology
Precancerous Conditions etiology
Prevalence
Registries
Skin Neoplasms etiology
Tars adverse effects
Ultraviolet Rays adverse effects
Welding
Carcinoma, Basal Cell epidemiology
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell epidemiology
Occupational Diseases epidemiology
Occupational Exposure adverse effects
Precancerous Conditions epidemiology
Skin Neoplasms epidemiology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2245-1919
- Volume :
- 60
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Danish medical journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23673262