(Undated) — It’s National Farm Safety and Health Week and the Skin Cancer Foundation is highlighting the importance of protection for farmers and outdoor workers. President of the foundation, Deborah Sarnoff, says they are 60 percent more likely to get non-melanoma skin cancer than the general population because of the amount of time spent outdoors.
Deborah Sarnoff urgers farmers to cover up.
The foundation urges outdoor workers to use sunscreen, protective clothing, hats, shade and get routine skin checks to reduce their risk of getting skin cancer. Experts say 90 percent of skin cancer cases are preventable with a good sun protection strategy.
