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A new flyer presents key insights from the Workers’ Exposure Survey on cancer risk factors in Europe (WES), viewed through a gender perspective.

The findings show that male workers are more often exposed than female workers to at least one cancer risk factor; however, there are exceptions when looking at specific sectors or occupations.

For example, 48% of female workers in the healthcare sector are highly exposed to formaldehyde, compared with 31% of male workers.

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Read the report: Occupational cancer risk factors in Europe – Findings of the Workers’ Exposure Survey for health and social care workers