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Skin Cancer in the UK The Science of Sun Care Protecting Employees - A job to die for !

Skin Cancer in the UK The Science of Sun Care Protecting Employees - A job to die for !. CAMPBELL DOUGLAS Marketing Manager Uvistat UK LPC (Pharmaceuticals) Ltd. Skin Cancer. The Burning Issues. Skin Cancer. The Burning Issues. E. Skin Cancer. The Burning Issues.

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Skin Cancer in the UK The Science of Sun Care Protecting Employees - A job to die for !

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  1. Skin Cancer in the UK The Science of Sun CareProtecting Employees - A job to die for ! CAMPBELL DOUGLASMarketing Manager Uvistat UK LPC (Pharmaceuticals) Ltd

  2. Skin Cancer The Burning Issues

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  4. Skin Cancer The Burning Issues • Sunbeds have been categorised as carcinogenic to humans by The World Health Organisation A comprehensive meta-analysis concluded that the risk of melanoma is increased by 75% when use of a tanning device starts before the age of 30. Lancet July 2009 E

  5. Ultraviolet radiation & skin penetration Thus, sun products need to protect against UVB and UVA

  6. Sunburn can double your risk of skin cancer 1-2 episodes of sunburn increase relative risk to 1.4, this increases to 2.4 for 10+sunburns Cancer Research UK E

  7. Look for danger signs in pigmented lesions of the skin – consult your dermatologist immediately if any if your moles or pigmented lesions show: B Borders irregular – scalloped or poorly circumscribed border A Asymmetry – one half unlike the other half C Colour varied from one area to another; shades of tan, brown, black, sometimes white, red or blue D Diameter larger than 6mm as a rule (size of a pencil eraser)

  8. Trends in Malignant Melanoma Incidence Over the last twenty-five years, the incidence of malignant melanoma has increased more than for any other major cancer in the UK. The male rates have increased almost five times, while the female rates have more than tripled. Statistical Information Team Cancer Research UK.

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  10. Malignant MelanomaCancer Research UK • Most common cancer among 15-34yr olds • In 2004 7th most common cancer. 2006 now 6th • Lifetime risk is 1/91 men, 1/77 women • 10400 new cases diagnosed in 2006 • 75% of mortality from skin cancer occurs as a result of malignant melanoma

  11. The SPF indicates the Quantity of protection The Star rating indicates the Quality of protection Protection Information in the Pack

  12. Skin Cancer The Burning Issues • Intermittent exposure to sun light is associated with increased risk of developing skin cancer For adults, recreational or intermittent sun exposure appears to be the strongest determinant of melanoma risk. Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (Saving Our Skins Toolkit)

  13. 1974 HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK ACT • It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees.

  14. HSE – Statistics Cancers Estimate number of cancer deaths in 2004 from work- related causes at 7300 (Bladder, Leukaemia, Lung, Mesothelioma, NMSC, Sino-nasal) Cancer registrations 13300 Lung Cancer 5420 NMSC 4847 Mesothelioma 1920 www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/cancer.htm : 2009 E

  15. CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE TO EXPOSE SKIN CANCER TIMEBOMB The CIEH is calling on government and local authorities to take decisive action to stem the increase in skin cancer which is set to treble in the next 30 years. It is calling for wide ranging skin cancer measures. CIEH Conference – An Unhealthy Climate - a call for action and changing behaviour Nov 2008 The CIEH is calling on the government and local authorities

  16. Skin Cancer The Burning Issues Sustained investment in awareness and prevention campaigns Include shade provision as a condition of planning permission Introduce additional controls to curb use of sunbeds Adopt appropriate measures to protect outdoor workers. • CIEH Recommendation

  17. Skin Cancer The Burning Issues • Adoption of best practice in local authority and private sector How often is a formal risk assessment done for sun exposure !

  18. Skin Cancer The Burning Issues Sun protective clothing Sun Protective hats Sunglasses Sunscreen at least SPF 15 (employee to buy own and be refunded on production of receipt) • Somerset County Council Health & Safety Manual Sun Protection E

  19. Skin Cancer The Burning Issues Only 27% men would apply sunscreen on a beach abroad 10% do not know skin cancer linked to sun exposure 8% would apply sunscreen on a beach in this country 50% have no idea what SPF is Skin Cancer Foundation 1200 men 2007 • Attitude and ignorance E

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