Tag: Cancer Risk
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Obesity and Cancer: How Bariatric Surgery Reduces Risk Across 12 Cancers in India
Obesity and cancer: a rising link in India Obesity has become a public health crisis in India, affecting both urban and rural populations. Beyond well-known risks like diabetes and heart disease, excess body weight is now linked to an increased risk of at least 12 different cancers. The IARC’s findings, which point to obesity as…
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Lausanne Dioxin Study Not Conclusive, European Experts Warn
Background: Lausanne’s Dioxin Legacy Lausanne carries a heavy environmental memory from its former Vallon incinerator, where dioxins, a family of carcinogenic pollutants, were released. Soil tests long recorded levels up to 32 times the federal norm, fueling public concern about cancer risks among residents. In response, the cantonal health authorities commissioned an exposure study intended…
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Reducing Plastic Use to Lower Cancer Risks: Study Insights
Understanding the Risks of Plastic Recent research conducted by a team of international scientists has unveiled alarming insights regarding specific types of plastics and their connections to cancer risks. As citizens become increasingly aware of the potential threats posed by plastic products, understanding the implications of these findings becomes crucial. The Cancer Risk Associated with…
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Reducing Plastic Use Can Lower Cancer Risk: New Study Insights
Introduction to the Plastic-Cancer Link Recent studies have raised serious concerns about the health risks associated with certain types of plastic products. Researchers have found that a specific type of plastic can increase the risk of cancer by up to 300%. This alarming statistic suggests an urgent need for action to mitigate plastic consumption in…