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Health Check

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Protecting Outdoor Workers from Sun Exposure

This chapter highlights the risks of non melanoma skin cancer for outdoor workers due to sun exposure, with a focus on Dr. Frank Pager's research revealing a 60% increased risk and one in three deaths attributed to outdoor work. It discusses the need for protective measures such as adjusting working hours, providing shaded areas, and requiring protective clothing to mitigate these risks. Furthermore, the chapter explores the health impacts of extreme heat on pregnancy outcomes, sharing a poignant story of a participant named Sandia who tragically lost her baby while working in high temperatures.

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