2023-08-04 15:51:00
Ovarian cancer: women in these professions are particularly at risk
women who have not given birth to children, are infertile or are of advanced age statistically have an increased risk of ovarian tumors. It is assumed that genetic predispositions also play a role. So far, however, researchers have not been able to identify any environmental factors that favor the development of the disease. A recently released one Study of the University of Montreal in Kanadanow indicates a potential influence of the work environment.
Beauticians and hairdressers have a three times higher risk
In the study, 491 Canadian ovarian cancer patients and nearly 900 healthy women were interviewed regarding their occupation and other biographical information. It was found that beauticians and hairdressers, who had been working in their profession for more than ten years had an approximately three times higher risk of the disease than comparison persons. There have also been a striking number of cases Women in retail, construction and clothing established. In addition, affected women often had fewer or no children and used oral contraceptives for shorter periods of time compared to healthy women.
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