Reported 11 months ago
New research indicates that individuals with tattoos may have a higher chance of developing malignant lymphoma. A study involving 1,398 participants with lymphoma and 4,193 without revealed a 21% higher risk among those with tattoos. The research noted that the risk was particularly elevated in individuals who got their first tattoo less than two years before a diagnosis. While further studies are required to confirm causality, the findings suggest a potential link between tattoos and lymphoma risk due to tattoo ink causing immune responses and metal toxicity in the body. Although no increased cancer risk was associated with larger tattoos in this study, more research is needed to explore the long-term health effects and potential carcinogenic properties of tattoo inks.
Source: YAHOO