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Workplace Strategies to Promote Early Cancer

Detection and Prevention

05/02/2024

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 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.
While genetics are likely to play a part in the rise of cancer cases in young people, experts suggest that

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