Scientists are only beginning to investigate how certain chemicals may interact to contribute to cancer development. But given that we live in a sea of chemicals, it makes sense to begin reducing exposures to ones we know are bad actors.
Here are EWG‘s tips for avoiding 12 harmful chemicals that have now been found to also disrupt cancer-related pathways — known as cancer hallmarks.
Image sources
- EWG’S DIRTY DOZEN: CANCER PREVENTION EDITION,
ewg research, AUGUST 6, 2015.
Related posts and videos
- See also The Dirty Dozen List of Endocrine Disruptors, 28 Oct 2013.
- Our posts tagged BPA, EDCs, phthalates, mercury and triclosan.
- Watch the video Endocrine Disruptors: Sexy Stuff, May 2012.
- Watch this health infographics album on Flickr.