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According to the German Society for Occupational and Environmental Medicine (DGAUM), medical prevention concepts should be broadened in order to relieve the burden on the heavily strained healthcare system. It is important to anchor occupational medical expertise more firmly in the thinking and actions of those responsible. The DGAUM is therefore calling for cross-sectoral medical care.
Two to three million Germans work predominantly outdoors and therefore have an increased risk of developing skin cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, also known as white skin cancer, is the most common occupational cancer and is the third most common recognized occupational disease in Germany. However, the risk can be significantly reduced with simple protective measures. Nevertheless, many people do not protect themselves sufficiently against UV radiation at work. The German Society for Occupational and Environmental Medicine (DGAUM) sees a need for action and awareness-raising at the start of the summer season.
The results of the pilot project “Healthy working in Thuringia”, which have now been published in a final report by Basi member the German Society for Occupational and Environmental Medicine (DGAUM), show how workplace health promotion can also work in smaller companies. Many small and medium-sized companies still have some catching up to do when it comes to workplace prevention and health promotion, which is also due to a lack of resources.