Health bulletin
Organic pollutants may cause breast cancer
Recently, researchers indicate that the commonly used perfluorocarbons (PFC) is a risk factor for developing breast cancer. PFC substances are called persistent organic pollutants which are found in products such as raincoats, teflon coating, pizza trays, potato crisp bags, baking paper, impregnating agents, nail polish, dental floss and even in meat and other foodstuffs. These substances (PFC) are not absorbed in the body and cause hormonal disturbances to develop the breast cancer.
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