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Skin Cancer

May 8, 2008

Outside Workers Least Likely to Get Skin Exams

“When we analyzed the data by industry sectors, we concluded that agriculture, forestry, fishing and construction workers reported the lowest rate of skin exams in 2000”

Workers who face the greatest risk of developing skin cancer from overexposure to the sun are the least likely to get regular exams to detect its early warning signs, a new report says. via HON

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