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WORKPLACE STRATEGIES

TO PROMOTE EARLY

CANCER DETECTION AND

PREVENTION

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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

UAE, February 2, 2024: 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
2
employees. 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
3
eating patterns , both known risk factorsfor cancer. Consequently,
the workplace can play a critical role in shaping health habits and
mitigating cancer risks.

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