Are Biocides Safe to Use?
Biocides Are Used to Control Harmful and Unwanted Organisms and Microorganisms. However, Not Only Do They Kill Pathogens, They Also Kill Non-Pathogens, Meaning...
Biocides are used to control harmful and unwanted organisms and microorganisms. However, not only do they kill pathogens, they also kill non-pathogens, meaning they may also be dangerous for humans. ... Biocides pose a particular risk to pregnant women, unborn life, small children, or people with serious chronic illness.
Can biocides cause cancer?
Results. Individuals who were occupationally ever exposed to biocides had an increased risk of thyroid cancer (OR=1.65, 95% CI: 1.16, 2.35), and the highest risk was observed for the high cumulative probability of exposure (OR=2.18, 95%CI: 1.28–3.73).
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