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Workplace strategies to promote early cancer detection and prevention
HEALTH
Workplace strategies to promote early cancer

detection and prevention

Countries across the globe including the UAE are fostering collaboration between the
government and the private sector to mitigate the risks of cancer among employees

Press Release

February 2, 2024

UAE: As World Cancer Day is fast approaching, International SOS, the world's leading health and
security risk services company, emphasises the growing importance of early detection and prevention of
cancer in corporate health strategies. While cancer remains a significant global health burden, proactive

measures evidently reduce mortality rates. Recent data suggests that at least 40% of all cancer cases
reported could be prevented through effective primary prevention measures.1

Workplace environment and working hours can have a profound influence on the physical and mental
health and wellbeing of employees.2 Individuals spend a substantial portion of their lives at work, some
potentially exposed to risk factors such as hazardous materials, long working hours, or cigarette smoke.

Workplace habits can also contribute to physical inactivity and unhealthy eating patterns3, both known
risk factors for cancer. Consequently, the workplace can play a critical role in shaping health habits and
mitigating cancer risks.

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