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A 2024 ProPublica report, citing the National Academies and EPA data, found formaldehyde causes more cancer than any other chemical—linked to cancers of the nose, sinuses, throat, and even myeloid leukemia. Found in furniture, building materials, glues, and even cosmetics, formaldehyde’s reach is vast—and dangerous. EPA estimates suggest 255 cancer cases per million from lifetime exposure, but ProPublica warns the real risk may be up to four times higher. Read the full article here.
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The Healthy, Lauren Gray
Published Dec. 10, 2024