Occupational Sun Exposure in Agents Fighting Endemics in the Municipality of Ourinhos-SP
Journal Title: Journal of Quality in Health Care & Economics (JQHE) - Year 2023, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: The skin, which represents the largest organ in the human body and makes up around 16% of body weight, plays a fundamental role in protecting the body's internal structures against the external environment. It is structured into three distinct layers: the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis (also known as the subcutaneous tissue). This organ has several purposes for the functioning of our body, such as: perspiration, thermoregulation, pigmentation, nutrition, and mainly protection against harmful agents. The objective of this present study was to analyze occupational sun exposure in agents fighting endemic diseases in the municipality of Ourinhos-SP. Method: The research was carried out using a questionnaire on sun exposure and photoprotection, containing 11 questions regarding photoprotection and sun exposure habits, applied to 27 (twenty-seven) agents combating endemic vector diseases, in Ourinhos-SP. Results: 44% of participants expose themselves to the sun for more than 6 hours from Monday to Friday and on weekends this exposure decreases to 7.6%, exposure to the sun in summer 65.2% of participants expose themselves to the sun between 10 am and 3 pm and 44.4 of the participants do not use sunscreen daily. Conclusion: It is concluded that these professionals face a high risk of developing skin cancer.
Authors and Affiliations
Machado DG*, De Sousa FA, Cirino Onça HJ, Conciani LA, Miotto MG, Campos Ramos RDA , and Da Rocha MRM
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