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organisation’s policy makes screenings feasible. Encourage
employees to take time off for their annual medical exam.

3. Promote healthy habits: Provide access to healthy food
options in your organisation’s cafeteria and onsite vending
machines. Implement initiatives such as wellness programmes,
step challenges and discounted gym memberships to encourage
physical activity and healthy eating habits.

4. Encourage open communication: Create a safe and
supportive environment where employees feel comfortable
discussing cancer concerns and accessing resources. Offer
confidential counselling services through Employee Assistance
Programs (EAPs).

5. Conduct a workplace assessment: Analyse potential
workplace hazards that might increase cancer risk, such as
exposure to carcinogens. Implement control measures to minimise
risks and promote a healthy working environment. Modern office
work may also contribute directly to three cancer risk factors,
including excess body weight, diet and physical inactivity.

6. Implement a smoke-free workplace: 25% of all cancer deaths
are caused by tobacco use and providing employees with
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smoking-cessation support helps reduce the risk. Enact a strict
smoke-free policy to protect employees from second-hand smoke,
a significant cancer risk factor.

7. Provide holistic care and support: Extend employee
assistance programmes to include cancer-specific resources. Offer
access to counselling, financial planning assistance and support
groups throughout the cancer journey.

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