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IARC group 1 Carcinogens are substances, chemical mixtures, and exposure circumstances which have been classified as carcinogenic to humans by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). [1] This category is used when there is sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in humans.
A study found that "the ADH1C*1 allele and genotype ADH1C*1/1 were significantly more frequent in patients with alcohol-related cancers…" [42] A European study has found two gene variants which offer "significant" protection against mouth and throat cancers. [43] Alcohol is a known porphyrinogenic chemical.
The time from exposure to a carcinogen to the development of cancer is known as the latency period. For most solid tumors in humans the latency period is between 10 and 40 years depending on cancer type. [5] For blood cancers, the latency period may be as short as two. [5]
The first type of carcinogen is the physical type which can be ultraviolet and ionizing radiation. The second type of carcinogens is defined as asbestos, tobacco smoke, alcohol, aflatoxin, and arsenic. The third type of carcinogen is biological which highlights infections that can be caused from viruses, bacteria, or parasites. [2]
Found in plastics and paper, some of the potential mammary carcinogens include polysterene and polyamide, which are used in styrofoam to-go containers from restaurants and black plastic spatulas.
There are over 19 known carcinogens in cigarette smoke. [220] The following are some of the most potent carcinogens: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are tar components produced by pyrolysis in smoldering organic matter and emitted into smoke. Several of these PAH's are already toxic in their normal form, however, many of then can become more ...
New tests done by the Environmental Working Group have found 21 oat-based cereals and snack bars popular amongst children to have "troubling levels of glyphosate." The chemical, which is the ...
Earlier studies found mean elimination rates of 15 mg/dL per hour for men and 18 mg/dL per hour for women, [6] [4] but Jones found 0.148 g/L/h and 0.156 g/L/h respectively. Although the difference between sexes is statistically significant, it is small compared to the overall uncertainty, so Jones recommends using the value 0.15 for the mean ...