Farmers warned to take precautions to reduce risks of skin cancer

Farmers were urged yesterday to take steps over the coming months to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. It follows confirmation that cases in Ireland are on the increase.

The Irish Cancer Society and the Irish Farmers’ Association have published an information leaflet called ‘Be Smart — Protect Your Skin on the Farm’ which is available to the public free of charge on www.ifa.ie.

The society is encouraging farmers, farm families and outdoor workers to follow the four steps of the SunSmart Code for the best protection.