Abstract
Solar radiation, in particular ultraviolet radiation, may have harmful effects on the skin health. Excessive exposition to solar radiation increases the risk of skin cancer, in particular of melanoma. Agricultural workers are exposed to high levels of solar radiation and currently use less protective measures than in the past, which increases further the likelihood of suffering skin diseases. Application of photoprotection measures, including avoiding exposition during the hours of higher solar radiation, use of protective clothes and sunglasses, plastic or glass covers that filter UV in the greenhouses, sunscreens suited to the individual needs, and orally administered protectors, can make an effective contribution to reducing the risks derived from solar exposition of agricultural workers. Campaigns and interventions to increase the awareness of the dangers of inadequate solar exposition can also contribute to improve the present levels of photoprotection of agricultural workers.
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