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Farmers urged to take care against the risks of skin cancer this Summer

RSABI's health hut nurse Laura Lumsden has provided signs farmers should look out for as well as advice which could alleviate the risks of increased exposure to the sun

Chris Brayford
clock • 4 min read
"Farmers and those working in the agriculture sector are at the highest risk of developing skin cancer due to working long hours outdoors."
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"Farmers and those working in the agriculture sector are at the highest risk of developing skin cancer due to working long hours outdoors."

Farmers have been warned to take appropriate action to help eliminate the risks of increased exposure to the sun this Summer. Laura Lumsden, RSABI's health hut nurse, said farmers are at high risk of...

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