<b>Non-melanoma skin neoplasia related to the workplace</b> - DOI: 10.4025/cienccuidsaude.v8i4.9687

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to assess the frequency of non-melanoma skin cancer in workers treated at the Cancer Hospital of Londrina (HCL) in 2005, classifying the cases according to gender, race and age, living habits, characteristics of the lesions, and identifying the most frequent occupations on this type of cancer. It is a quantitative, exploratory and transversal study derived from a larger project regarding cases of neoplasms treated at HCL in 2005. Cases of skin cancer non-melanoma were selected, analyzing them according to gender, race, age, lifestyle, location of the primary tumor, and patient’s occupation. We identified 180 cases of skin cancer non-melanoma more frequently in men from 70 to 79 years of age. The primary lesions were found mostly in the face, trunk, head, neck and arms. Among the most frequent occupations are agricultural workers, with 35.5% of cases, followed by workers of industry, business and construction. The results showed the relationship of tumors of non-melanoma skin to the effects of cumulative sun exposure, strongly attributed to the occupational environment. Thus, control measures in workplaces, public policies for prevention and early detection are needed in order to control this disease.