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Cancer Research
U.S. government releases updated list of cancer-causing agents
March 3rd, 2005
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released its Eleventh Edition of the Report on Carcinogens, adding 17 substances to the growing list of cancer-causing agents, bringing the total to 246. For the first time, viruses are listed in the report: hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and some human papillomaviruses that cause common sexually-transmitted diseases. Other new listings include lead and lead compounds, X-rays, compounds found in grilled meats, and a host of substances used in textile dyes, paints and inks. "Among U.S. residents, 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will develop cancer at some point in their lifetimes....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-03-03)
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