Studies warn women against talc – S A N A

Ottawa-Sana

Studies and government organizations have warned of talc used by women around the world.

"The inhalation of talc or its application to the skin can cause side effects that can cause cancer," said the Canadian organization for the environment and climate, quoted by the Sun newspaper.

Twenty-nine studies have confirmed the existence of a link between ovarian cancer and dermal exposure in the "sensitive area" of talcum powder in women.

Studies have also shown that inhalation of the powder can lead to respiratory problems such as cirrhosis or scarring of the lungs.

The talcum powder is composed of clay minerals composed of silicon, magnesium and oxygen. The most common types of asbestos are asbestos, which is known to cause lung cancer by inhalation.

In July, Johnson & Johnson, the talc manufacturer, ordered £ 3.6 billion from 22 women who thought they had developed ovarian cancer after using the powder for years. Talc "would cause reproductive diseases.