Nigeria: Talcum Powder May Cause Cancer, Experts Warn

[Guardian] Researchers are unanimous that talc or talcum powder can cause lung, ovarian, stomach and endometrial (uterine) cancers. They said talc consisting of asbestos is generally accepted as being able to cause cancer if it is inhaled or/and used regularly in the genital area. Evidence on asbestos-free talc is however less clear.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - Category: African Health Source Type: news