Those who enjoy the burning of incense and candle burning run the risk of dangerous heath side effects including cancer as well as producing green house gases. A multitude of pollutants are emitted from the environmentally unfriendly guilty pleasures. Time to rid our nation of these producers of noxious health hazards and green house gases. Stop burning incense and stop burning candles! Prevent Cancer and prevent Global Climate Change from wiping out Mankind!
Researchers from Nevada's Desert Research Institute determined incense emit large quantities of "brown carbon aerosol" gases.
Some statements from the EPA:
One study showed worst-case scenario concentrations of acrolein, formaldehyde, and acetaldehyde from candle emissions exceeding EPA-recommended thresholds
Burning candles containing lead core wicks can result in indoor air concentrations of lead above EPA-recommended thresholds
Several studies indicated links between exposure to incense smoke and health effects,including cancers and contact dermatitis. A few studies indicated possible mutagenic and genotoxic effects.
Studies that examined the emissions of specific contaminants from incense smoke indicated that benzene and particulate matter may be emitted at concentrations that could pose human health risks.
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