Sun Exposure at Work Linked to 1 in 3 Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Deaths, Warns WHO and ILO

Working under the sun is responsible for nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer, according to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The research highlights the increasing burden of skin cancer among outdoor workers and calls for action to prevent this occupational hazard. In 2019, approximately 19,000 people died from non-melanoma skin cancer due to sun exposure at work. Governments, employers, and workers are urged to implement measures such as providing shade, adjusting working hours, and supplying protective clothing to protect workers from harmful ultraviolet radiation.