Widespread PFC substances increase risk of breast cancer

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 06:01 in Health & Medicine

(Medical Xpress) -- A new research project involving Greenland women with breast cancer shows for the first time a clear link between the risk of breast cancer and exposure to perfluorocarbons found in products such as raincoats, pizza trays and baking paper. More substances ought to be prohibited according to the Aarhus University (Denmark) researcher behind the study.

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