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European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition – occupational exposures and cancer

Jochems, Sylvia H.J. ; Vilahur, Nadia ; van Tongeren, Martie ; Albin, Maria LU ; Baldi, Isabelle ; Consonni, Dario ; Crowley, Quentin ; Fervers, Béatrice ; Greinert, Rüdiger and Hoek, Gerard , et al. (2026) In Molecular Oncology 20(1). p.68-80
Abstract

Occupational exposure to cancer-causing agents is a major, yet preventable, contributor to cancer in Europe and globally. In the European Union (EU), cancer is responsible for nearly half of all work-related deaths, underscoring the critical need for prevention measures. Effective strategies typically involve regulatory and workplace measures aimed at reducing or eliminating exposure risks. Raising awareness of hazardous workplace exposures is essential to empower individuals, foster a culture of prevention, and support effective regulation. The 5th edition of the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5) includes a recommendation on how individuals can minimize their cancer risk and highlights the shared responsibilities of workers and... (More)

Occupational exposure to cancer-causing agents is a major, yet preventable, contributor to cancer in Europe and globally. In the European Union (EU), cancer is responsible for nearly half of all work-related deaths, underscoring the critical need for prevention measures. Effective strategies typically involve regulatory and workplace measures aimed at reducing or eliminating exposure risks. Raising awareness of hazardous workplace exposures is essential to empower individuals, foster a culture of prevention, and support effective regulation. The 5th edition of the European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5) includes a recommendation on how individuals can minimize their cancer risk and highlights the shared responsibilities of workers and employers for occupational safety and health: ‘Inform yourself about cancer-causing factors at work and call on your employer to protect you against them. Always follow health and safety instructions at your workplace’. Key to ECAC5 is the addition of policy pointers at the governance level to support employers in taking preventive action and improving worker awareness. Strengthening regulatory frameworks and increasing awareness are crucial steps toward reducing the burden of occupational cancer.

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Europe, European Code Against Cancer, exposure levels, exposure prevalence, occupational cancer, primary prevention, regulations, workplace
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Molecular Oncology
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20
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1
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13 pages
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John Wiley & Sons Inc.
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  • pmid:41542801
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1574-7891
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10.1002/1878-0261.70174
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English
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  author       = {{Jochems, Sylvia H.J. and Vilahur, Nadia and van Tongeren, Martie and Albin, Maria and Baldi, Isabelle and Consonni, Dario and Crowley, Quentin and Fervers, Béatrice and Greinert, Rüdiger and Hoek, Gerard and Röösli, Martin and Zeeb, Hajo and Schüz, Joachim and Feliu, Ariadna and D'Souza, Erica and Ritchie, David and Espina, Carolina and Kromhout, Hans}},
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  keywords     = {{Europe; European Code Against Cancer; exposure levels; exposure prevalence; occupational cancer; primary prevention; regulations; workplace}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  number       = {{1}},
  pages        = {{68--80}},
  publisher    = {{John Wiley & Sons Inc.}},
  series       = {{Molecular Oncology}},
  title        = {{European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition – occupational exposures and cancer}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/1878-0261.70174}},
  doi          = {{10.1002/1878-0261.70174}},
  volume       = {{20}},
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