11 surprising things that increase can.cer risk
In one research, the levels of volatile organic chemicals in six houses in York, England were measured over five days.
Each of the residents was asked to write down the cleaning products, scented candles, and air fresheners that they used and how often.
After testing the air in each home, limonene, a synthetic chemical used for the creation of a citrus smell, was found to be the major culprit.
And, the houses that used the most scented products also had the highest levels of limonene.
When limonene goes into the air, it reacts with ozone and forms formaldehyde which has been associated with nasopharyngeal cancer and myeloid leukemia.
The place where you live
A 2017 study from the Cancer Journal discovered that the states in the US with the highest level of poor air, water, land, built environment, and sociodemographic factors had a higher risk of cancer.
These findings applied to both men and women. Prostate and breast cancers were the two most frequently associated cancers with poor environment.
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