After what seemed like a cold and long winter, spring is finally here! With days getting longer, temperatures rising and the sun shining bright, we will be spending more time outdoors enjoying the fresh air. Sunlight is important for our overall health and wellbeing, however too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can cause damage to the skin and lead to skin cancer. In fact, according to Skcin, around 90% of all skin cancers are caused by over-exposure to UV radiation from the sun and/or sunbeds. This means that the majority of all skin cancers are preventable by undertaking simple sun protection measures.
More than 210,000 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed annually in the UK with rates predicted to reach almost 400,000 per year by 2025. Also, every year in the UK over 16,000 people are diagnosed with melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer. - Skcin
Upcoming Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Sun Awareness Week starting on the 1st of May, are a great opportunity to raise awareness of skin cancer, promote sun safety and encourage people to carry out regular skin self-examinations. Find out more about skin cancer and how you could protect your skin from the sun.
RAISING AWARENESS AMONG YOUR EMPLOYEES
As part of creating a healthy workplace, employers should try to raise awareness among employees about the health implications the sun can have, the importance of appropriately protecting their skin and regularly checking their skin for signs of change. This could be particularly important among outdoor workers, such as those working on farms or construction sites, as they are exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.
Our Skin cancer and sun safety webinar can help employees learn about the causes and symptoms of skin cancer and how to protect their skin from the sun. It aims to encourage employees to do regular skin self-examinations and practise sun safety while they are outdoors. Get in touch with us to find out more.
