Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Physico-chemical causes of cancer

Benza pyrene (found in coal, tar, etc.)
Asbestos causes mesothelioma, cancer of the pleura
Dyes, synthetic colors
Aromatic amines, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Urethane
Metals like nickel, chromium, arsenic, beryllium
Harmones
Aflatoxin, pesticides, insecticides
Diethy stilbesterol (medicinal compound/female sex harmone)

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