Bandage can cause many types of cancer along with fertility issues. Know the details below;
The results of a recent study have shown that bandages can cause many types of cancer. These bandages are produced by well-known brands like Band-Aid and CVS Health. Bandage cancer These contain alarming amounts of the persistent chemical ‘organic fluorine’. It is a key component of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances. These components are also known as PFAS. These chemicals have been associated with various adverse health effects. It includes weakened immune system function and vaccine efficacy, developmental and learning issues in infants and children, certain types of cancer, reduced fertility, disruption of the endocrine system, and other negative impacts. What is the report outcome. According to a report by Mamavation in collaboration with EHN.org, approximately 26 bandages were recently tested. All of these were found to have measurable levels of organic fluorine. It ranges from 11 parts per million to 328 ppm.
Numerous consumer products also have PFAS, that cancer causing substance . It includes contact lenses, pasta and tomato sauces, sports bras, tampons, dental floss, electrolytes, butter wrappers, fast food packaging, diapers, condoms, and deodorants. According to Mamavation’s testing, PFAS pollution is present in goods that we eat, wear, and apply to our bodies in addition to water. According to laboratory study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, skin exposure to PFAS may just be harmful to health. Ingesting these chemicals through food or water also can be harmful. The precise danger linked to skin exposure to PFAS is yet unknown, though.
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