2024-07-10 07:56:00
The Agency for Research on Cancer has listed talc among the “probably carcinogenic” substances along with red meat
Il baby powder has since officially entered the list of “probably carcinogenic” substancesInternational Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Doubts about the dangers of baby powderwhich is common in cosmetic products such as face powder, foundation and body powders, are placed in the category. 2A that also includes red meat, steroids and compounds released by frying at high temperatures. These are placed immediately after the Group 1which instead includes carcinogenic substances like cigarette smoke e in meat processing.
Them IARC made this decision based on several studies associated with the use of talc for cleaning with a large incidence of ovarian cancer. One of these studies, for example, showed a higher risk 24% This neoplasm is contracted in women. As reported by fanpage.it, in particular, we have found evidence that talc causes chronic inflammation of the private parts and changes cell turnover.
It is believed that this may also be due to the presence of small concentrations of quartz and abuse in the powder, which is obtained during processing. “Many studies have consistently shown an increased incidence of ovarian cancer in people who self-reported using body powder in the perineal area. Although the evaluation focused on non-asbestos talc, in most studies it was not possible to exclude the contamination of talc with asbestos in the exposed population,” explained. IARC.
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