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Jobs that may raise the risk of ovarian cancer REVEALED – so do you work in one of them?
New research suggests that certain professions, including hairdressers, beauticians, and accountants, may have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer. Scientists believe that exposure to specific chemical agents, such as those found in talcum powder and bleaches, could be the reason behind this increased risk. The University of Montreal conducted a study analyzing data from women aged 18 to 79. They compared 491 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer to 879 women who did not have the disease. The results showed that working for 10 or more years in occupations such as hairdressing, barbering, beautician work, construction, or accountancy was associated with a significantly elevated risk of ovarian cancer. Long-term work in the clothing industry, sales, or retail was also linked to a higher risk of the disease.
The study found that hairdressers, beauticians, and related workers were most frequently exposed to 13 chemical agents, including ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, organic dyes and pigments, and bleaches. However, it remains unclear whether a single agent, a combination, or other workplace factors contribute to the link between these professions and ovarian cancer. The sedentary nature of white-collar and professional jobs, such as accountancy, may also play a role in the increased risk. Interestingly, professional nurses seemed to have a decreased risk of developing ovarian cancer.
The researchers stated, “Women who had worked in accountancy, hairdressing, sales, sewing, and related occupations, as well as the retail trade and construction industries, may have increased risks. Elevated risks were observed for high cumulative exposure to 18 agents, with a large proportion of occupations exposed to 12 of these agents being hairdressing related.”
Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, leading to lower survival rates. This is because the location of the ovaries in the pelvis allows tumors to grow large before causing noticeable symptoms. Common symptoms of ovarian cancer are gastrointestinal discomfort, which can be mistaken for other causes. The lack of early specific symptoms contributes to ovarian cancer being referred to as a “silent killer.” Experts advise women to listen to their bodies and seek medical attention if they feel something is not right.
Source: The Daily Mail
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