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Melanoma warning as farmers suffer from sunburn

A survey of UK farmers also found 52% rarely or never wore sunscreen in the summer

Alex Black
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Melanoma warning as farmers suffer from sunburn

²ÝÁñÉçÇø have been urged to wear sun cream, a hat and cover up when working outside after new data published by Melanoma Focus showed 77% of agricultural workers suffered from sunburn at least once per...

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