According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in six deaths worldwide is caused by cancer. These alarming statistics encourage researchers and health specialists to double their efforts to eradicate this disease, including by detecting its causes. And among these, we find these 11 objects that are in our bedroom!
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. This disease, often fatal, does not choose its victims because it affects people of different races, age groups and social categories.
Thanks to the many awareness campaigns and efforts of the cancer control associations, a large part of the population has begun to become aware of the seriousness of this disease and to make efforts to avoid it. Often, smoking, industrial food consumption, pollution, sedentary lifestyle and prolonged exposure to sunlight are the causes of the blame. However, there are other factors that are much less well known and that are likely to cause cancer, such as the presence of certain objects in our home. Thus, in our bedroom, 11 objects in particular can affect our health and increase the risk of suffering from cancer. Here they are :
The pillows :
We tend to believe that cotton pillows are the best and the least harmful to our health. But, we forget that cotton can be treated with chemical pesticides, which increase the risk of suffering from chronic diseases such as neurological disorders or cancer.
Clothes :
Some garments are made with synthetic fibers, that is, fabrics made from petroleum-derived chemicals or recycled products. In addition, they generally contain stain and odor control agents as well as chemicals to give them a faded effect, for example. However, this affects the health of everyone and promotes the long-term development of respiratory disorders, skin diseases, infertility and various cancers.
The furniture :
You should also pay attention to the furniture you buy. Like clothing, some furniture may contain materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a carcinogen proven by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Medium Density Fibreboard and Wood Particleboard:
Respectively known as: chipboard and MDF, both types of panels are derived from industrial processes and are rich in formaldehyde, a gas considered to be carcinogenic by IARC.
Carpets and rugs:
The carpets and carpets contain 59 toxic substances (mercury, lead, endocrine disruptors ...), responsible for certain cancers, neurological pathologies, asthma, infertility and developmental disorders, according to a report by the company of Anthesis advice.
Painting with high content of volatile organic compounds:
According to a report by the National Agency for Food Safety, Environment and Labor (ANSES), volatile organic compounds can have reproductive effects, ie they are harmful for sexual function, fertility and its development. In addition, some volatile organic compounds (acetaldehyde, benzene, formaldehyde, dichloromethane) are classified as carcinogens by IARC.
Shoes inside the house:
When you walk down the street, your shoes collect a lot of bacteria, chemicals and dirt that can affect your health and increase your risk of infectious diseases, respiratory diseases and cancers. So try to store them, always in front of the front door to avoid polluting your home.
Electrical appliances:
Electrical devices, such as your TV or computer, emit electromagnetic fields (EMFs) that may be carcinogenic to humans according to the IARC. In addition, exposure to such devices would also cause ocular, hormonal and neurological disorders.
Mattresses :
Just like pillows, the majority of mattresses we find on the market contain chemicals that can increase the risk of suffering from chronic diseases and cancers.
Domestic pollution:
Domestic pollution, which can be caused by many factors such as asbestos, formaldehyde, radon, cigarette smoke and the use of everyday chemicals, is thought to be responsible for the development of respiratory, infectious, brain and cancer diseases.
Sheets :
Your sheets may contain a lot of allergenic materials such as pollen and mites as well as bacteria that promote the development of allergies, inflammatory reactions and long-term certain cancers. In addition, the washing frequency and temperature would also be involved.
