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Breast Cancer
Studies from T. Quach et al further understanding of breast cancer
October 2nd, 2008
"In recent decades, the nail salon industry has been one of the fastest growing in the U.S. California has over 300,000 workers licensed to perform nail care services," scientists writing in the Journal of Community Health report. "Though little is known about their health, these workers routinely handle cosmetic products containing carcinogens and endocrine disruptors that may increase a woman's breast cancer risk. Additionally, an estimated 59-80% of California nail salons are run by Vietnamese women who face socio-cultural barriers that may compromise their workplace safety and health care access. In a pilot project designed to characterize Vietnamese nail...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-10-02)
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