Hair straightening chemicals increasing risk of cervical cancer in women

By Naveen October 19, 2022

Women who use hair straightening chemicals are at increased risk of developing cervical cancer.

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As per study of researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

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The hormone joins earlier research showing an increased risk of cancer in women who use chemicals in their hair.

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Women who use hair straightening chemicals are at increased risk of developing cervical cancer.

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1.64% of women who never used hair straighteners were estimated to develop cervical cancer by age 70.

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But for those who use them frequently, the risk is up to 4.05%," said lead author Alexandra White.

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According to the NIEHS Environment and Cancer Epidemiology Group.

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