Prevalence of actinic keratosis and skin cancer in a population of Dutch outdoor workers

Background: Outdoor work is associated with high and chronic exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation which might lead to an increased risk of developing skin (pre)malignancies. Prevalence of actinic keratosis (AK), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and cutaneous melanoma (cM) in Dutch outdoor workers (OW) has not previously been investigated. Objective: This study compares the prevalence of premalignant lesions and skin tumours in OW and matched controls (non-OW). Methods: In a population-based cohort study, prevalence of premalignant lesions and skin tumours... Mehr ...