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July 20, 2022

The Threat is Real: How Firefighters can Protect against Skin Cancer

With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn

It’s common knowledge that firefighters face an increased risk of developing many types of cancer, hence our increased efforts to minimize firefighters’ exposure to the chemicals, chemical compounds, and carcinogens found on the fire ground. But did you know that skin cancer is one the most common type of cancer that firefighters develop?

Firefighters face unique dermal exposures. While there is limited research on risk factors and occupational hazards related to skin cancer in the firefighter workforce, a recent study out of Florida found an elevated risk for skin cancer among firefighters compared to the general population. The researchers reported the following: Read More…

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