The Most Common Carcinogens To Know & Avoid

Carcinogens are any materials linked to increased cancer rates. Most carcinogens are objects that cause damage to cells in the human body. We might not notice every time a cell is damaged, but it can end up causing problems. Any time a cell has to repair itself or grow a new cell, there is a small chance of the cell mutating into cancerous cells. Products that cause cancer repeatedly damage cells, significantly increasing the possibility of a mutated cancerous cell arising. Many commonly used products can actually be carcinogenic. Here are the top carcinogens to be aware of.

Ultraviolet Radiation

Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other sources are a leading cause of skin cancer.