Causes of Cancer : The use of new things is increasing the risk of cancer. From household items to food items, everything is inviting cancer. The report of the Indian Council of Medical Research National Cancer Registry Program states that the number of cancer patients in the country in 2022 was 14.60 lakh, which can increase to 15.70 thousand by 2025, so everyone should be careful.
Well, there are many misconceptions about cancer in people’s minds. There are many questions about which they are often confused. One of the biggest questions is whether the aluminium foil used to heat food can cause cancer. So let’s know if there is any truth in this and if there is, then how dangerous it can be. ‘Regarding such things’Myth Vs Facts is a special presentation of ABP Live Hindi. ‘Myth Vs Facts Series’ My attempt is to take you out of the quagmire of conservative talk and bring the truth to you.
There are many things in our kitchen which we use daily but all these can cause cancer. Know which things can cause cancer…
1. Cancer from plastic utensils
Fact Check- Many things used in cooking or storing food increase the risk of cancer. These include plastic items as well. Drinking water stored in plastic bottles can be harmful. The micro plastic present in it can cause serious damage to health. Similarly, drinking tea in a plastic cup, carrying something packed in plastic or storing or eating food in a plastic bowl, spoon or plate can cause cancer. A chemical compound called Bisphenol A (BPA) is found in plastic bottles, which can be dangerous for the human body.
2. Non-stick cookware
Fact Check: Many researches have found that food is cooked in non-stick pans in about 90% of the houses in the city. Using them at high temperature damages the PFCs coating in the form of smoke, which if swallowed can damage the liver and can also be dangerous for digestion. Many researches have shown that there is a risk of cancer due to this.
3. Cancer from aluminum utensils
Fact Check: Aluminium is considered a slow poison. Cooking or eating in aluminium utensils can cause kidney and lung problems. It is also said that aluminium particles can also cause the risk of cancer.
4. Aluminum foil paper
Fact Check: Aluminium does not cause cancer. The cancer claims made by the reports are also false. Aluminium has never been proven to cause cancer. Aluminium smelter workers do have a higher risk of cancer, but this is not due to exposure to aluminium but to other chemicals.
Research says that food packed in aluminium foil paper contains 2-5 milligrams of aluminium, which hinders the absorption of zinc after entering the body. It may not cause cancer, however, it can cause many dangerous health problems.
5. Plastic Chopping Board
Fact Check: If the vegetable cutting board in the kitchen is made of plastic, remove it immediately, because research has shown that many types of diseases and infections can spread from wet chopping boards. Knowingly or unknowingly, small plastic particles can enter the body and cause the risk of cancer.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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