They say red meat would be as toxic as cigarette. But these are not the only things who are carcinogenic in our daily life. Here are 9 things that are the most carcinogenic !
Tobacco
Tobocco is responsible for 30% of cancers. Obviously the first on the list to be among the most carcinogenic things for man is tobacco. Responsible for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, tobacco, would be responsible for 30% of cancers in the world and not only that of the lungs.
Tanning booths
Tanning booths should be banned. UV rays on the skin could create melanomas which a type of skin cancer.
Aluminium
Aluminum ranks third among the most carcinogenic products. The agents released during the production of aluminum have a very strong carcinogenic potential.
Auramine
Auramine is a chemical agent used in certain dyes. Its use has been banned in France to dye fabrics. But some countries continue to manufacture it while it represents a carcinogenic danger.
Shoes and Boots
Many cancers are associated with the exposure of toxic products within the work environment. This is the case of certain substances used in the manufacture of shoes and boots that would increase the risk of leukemia and bladder cancer for manufacturers.
Fireplaces
Wood burning in a home would increase the risk of lung cancer but also heart problems. Since January 1, 2015, wood fires have been banned in Paris and three departments of Ile-de-France.
Indoor air pollution
Some people are still using charcoal for heating or cooking at home. Did you know that in a small space, the smoke that emanates from the coal is charged in fine particles and would increase by 6% the lung cancer? Be careful !
Sulfur dioxide
Excessive exposure to sulfur dioxide would pose a toxic hazard to the respiratory tract and be carcinogenic over the very long term. This colorless gas is mainly diffused during the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal or oil, especially by cars or domestic heating. This is why it is important to ventilate at home to avoid intoxication.
Lead Painting
Although lead painting has been banned in homes since 1948, some buildings are still not up to standard. The people most at risk are professional painters and those who work on construction sites.
Thanks for reading !
