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

@article{Ktting2010UVinducedSC,
  title={UV-induced skin cancer at workplace and evidence-based prevention},
  author={Birgitta K{\"u}tting and Hans Drexler},
  journal={International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health},
  year={2010},
  volume={83},
  pages={843-854}
}
  • B. KüttingH. Drexler
  • Published 23 April 2010
  • Medicine
  • International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health
PurposeThe present review is aimed at providing an overview of skin cancer with particular focus on occupational concern and giving evidence-based recommendation for effective prevention at workplace.MethodsWe performed a systematic search of literature using PubMed and the Cochrane Library.ResultsOutcome of preventive strategies depends either on efficacy of the strategy itself but also on acceptance and implementation of protective means among the persons at possible risk for hazardous health… 
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