Professional risk for skin cancer development in male mountain guides – a cross‐sectional study

Lichte, V.; Dennenmoser, Bernhard; Dietz, Klaus; Häfner, Hans‐Martin; Schlagenhauff, Bettina; Garbe, Claus; Fischer, J; Moehrle, Matthias

doi:10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03528.x

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“…Cumulative UV exposure is mainly determined by either outdoor occupation or recreation and is supplemented by use of tanning parlours or phototherapeutic measures (Saladi and Persaud 2005;Elsner et al 2007). Although often confounded by concurrent leisure time sun exposure and prone to selfselection bias several studies from USA, Japan, and Europe have detected a significant association between skin cancer and outdoor occupation (Freedman et al 1997;Araki et al 1999;Walther et al 2004;Marehbian et al 2007;Hensen et al 2009;Lichte et al 2009;Radespiel-Tröger et al 2009). In the field of occupational medicine, the UV radiation encompasses natural UV exposition by the sun as well as exposition to artificial UV sources.…”

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“…In cohort and case-control studies excess risks of non-melanoma skin cancer were identified for outdoor workers (Freedman et al 1997;Araki et al 1999;Walther et al 2004;Marehbian et al 2007;Hensen et al 2009;Radespiel-Tröger et al 2009;Lichte et al 2009). Additionally, work-related exposure to artificial UV-light is for example given in welding, in materials testing and in sterilization (Bajdik et al 1996;Emmett et al 1981;Currie and Monk 2000).…”

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UV-induced skin cancer at workplace and evidence-based prevention

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Drexler

2010

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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Evidence-based data confirming the benefit of sun protective strategies are scarce, general recommendations are mainly based on the avoidance of UV radiation being identified as potential risk factor for non-melanoma skin cancer in epidemiological studies. Occupational screenings should include regular interventions aimed at enhancing a clear understanding of risk factors for individuals and finally improving the acceptance and maintenance for UV-protective means at workplace.

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UV-induced skin cancer at workplace and evidence-based prevention

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Drexler

2010

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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“…High occupational UVR exposure is assumed to be associated with skin cancer (Bauer et al 2011;Downs et al, 2009;Hakansson et al, 2001;Kenborg et al, 2010;Lichte et al, 2010;Radespiel et al, 2009).…”

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Solar UV exposure in construction workers in Valencia, Spain

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Moreno

2012

J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol

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Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) has long been recognized as the most important environmental risk factor for melanoma and skin cancer. Outdoor workers are among the groups most at risk from exposure to solar UVR in their daily activities. Sensitive spore-film filter-type personal dosimeters (VioSpor) were used to measure the biologically effective UVR received by construction workers in the course of their daily work. The study took place in Valencia, Spain, in July 2010 and involved a group of 8 workers for a period of 5 days. The median UV exposure was 6.11 SED/day, with 1 SED defined as effective 100 J/m 2 when weighted with the CIE erythemal response function. These workers were found to receive a median of 13.9% of total daily ambient ultraviolet erythemal radiation (UVER). Comparison with the occupational UVR exposure limit showed that the subjects had received UVER exposure in excess of occupational guidelines, indicating that protective measures against this risk are highly advisable.3

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“…The practice of sport is highly recommended by health organizations due to its beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system, but it must be borne in mind that sportsmen/women are potentially exposed to excessive doses of solar UVR, especially during training sessions on hot days. Several studies indicating the occurrence of skin melanomas in marathon runners, 20,21 cyclists, 22 mountain guides 23 and golfers 24 support the idea that participating in outdoor sports can increase the risk of skin cancer.…”

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Personal UV exposure for different outdoor sports

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Photochem Photobiol Sci

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The aim of this paper is to measure UV exposure for three groups of amateur athletes in their training/recreational schedules, using VioSpor personal dosimeters and we found that two of these groups exceeded the international UV threshold level for non sun-adapted Mediterranean skin.. . AbstractExposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the major environmental risk factor in the development of skin cancers and it occurs mainly during outdoor activities. The purpose of this study is to quantify the UV exposure suffered by amateur athletes (tennis players, hikers and runners) in their training schedules. The study on tennis player exposure took place at a tennis club in Valencia during the month of June 2011. With respect to the hiking group, the hikes studied took place in several mountainous areas of Spain andFrance from June to August 2011. Finally, the exposure suffered by ten runners, while participating in a running circuit in the province of Valencia, from March to November 2011, was studied. The athletes were monitored using personal dosimeters (VioSpor), with the tennis players and runners wearing them on the wrist, and the hikers on the shoulder. The median daily personal UV exposure for the hikers was 8.1 Standard Erythema Dose (SED), and for the tennis players 7.5 SED, per day of training. The runners received a median of 14.6 SED while participating in the running circuit, and about 2 SED per competition day. Median daily UV exposure of the hikers and tennis players exceeded 5 SED, which means that, in the case of non sun-adapted skin type III and the non-use of sun protection, erythema may be induced in these subjects. However, the exposure suffered by the runners did not exceed the maximum personal exposure of 5 SED. Accordingly, it is necessary to encourage the use of high protection sunscreens and protective clothing, and to avoid UV exposure in the hottest part of the day.

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Professional risk for skin cancer development in male mountain guides – a cross‐sectional study

Cited by 44 publications

References 42 publications

UV-induced skin cancer at workplace and evidence-based prevention

UV-induced skin cancer at workplace and evidence-based prevention

Solar UV exposure in construction workers in Valencia, Spain

Personal UV exposure for different outdoor sports

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