The study’s conclusion falls in line with previous research, which has found that straighteners may raise the risk of hormone-related cancers among women.
Still, though, no prior epidemiologic study has examined this particular relationship between uterine cancer and straightener use. And the work is far from over, according to White.
“More research is needed to confirm these findings, to determine if hair products contribute to health disparities in uterine cancer, and to identify the specific chemicals that may be increasing the risk of cancers in women.”
To read the study’s complete findings, which have since been published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, visit the link here.
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