(FWA 2026/04/17)

Cancer has been the leading cause of death in Taiwan for many years. However, other than genetics and lifestyle habits, the external work environment can also increase the risk of cancer. When a job involves long-term exposure to carcinogenic substances it can lead to “occupational cancer.” International statistics indicate that although up to 30% of work-related deaths are linked to occupational cancers, the diagnosis rate remains relatively low, with most people falling ill long after it is possible to reliably trace the cause and seek compensation. High-risk occupations include:

•Agricultural workers – Exposure to herbicides

•Manufacturing workers – Exposure to chemicals

•Construction workers – Asbestos hazard

“Occupational cancers” are often only diagnosed after retirement, making it relatively difficult to trace the reason and guarantee compensation
Raising awareness and adopting preventative measures are essential

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職場中的隱形殺手 – 職業性癌症不得不防！8大高風險職業揭秘

癌症連續多年是臺灣主要死因，除了遺傳與生活習慣，外在工作環境也可能增加罹癌風險，當工作長期暴露致癌物質 就可能形成「職業性癌症」，國際統計指出:多達3成職業死亡與職業癌症有關，但診斷率偏低 多數人發病時已錯過追溯與補償；高風險工作包括:

•農業人員 – 接觸除草劑

•製造業人員 – 接觸化學物

•建築工人 -石綿危害

「職業性癌症」常在退休後才被診斷，追究原因與保障補償都相對困難
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