Skin Cancer Prevalence in Outdoor Workers of Ski Resorts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Snow reflectivity and altitude increase the exposure of ski resort workers to solar ultraviolet radiation. The aim was to assess the presence of skin cancer in ski resorts workers and compare it with other groups of outdoor workers reviewing published studies.

Methods

An observational cross-sectional prospective study was conducted in the three largest ski resorts in Spain: Baqueira Beret, Lleida; Formigal, Huesca and Sierra Nevada, Granada. All outdoor workers including ski instructors were invited to participate in the study. The participants completed a validated questionnaire about sun exposure and underwent a skin examination.

Results

219 workers were included in the study (80% male; mean age 43.8 (SD 11.31) years). Actinic keratosis (AK) but no other

SUBMITTER: Gilaberte Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7097757 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature