Advice from Teagasc: Skin cancer risk highlighted
In her report in the July-August of the Teagasc/Agricultural Trust Today’s Farm magazine, she says you may be at a higher than normal risk of skin cancer if you have been exposed to sunlight all your life, which is particular relevant for people who work outdoors, such as gardeners or farmers.
According to the Irish Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Ireland, and the main cause of skin cancer is ultra violet (UV) radiation from sunlight.
