4 July 2024 Punjab Khabarnama : Many people are fond of getting tattoos. People get tattoos to look more fashionable but a study has revealed that it is quite dangerous for health. A study in Sweden found that tattoos may increase the risk of blood cancer. This can lead to a 21 percent risk of developing lymphoma. According to Medical News Today, researchers at Sweden’s Lind University found that tattoos may also increase the risk of cancer. Researchers analyzed the Swedish National Cancer Register for 10 years from 2007 to 2017.
It included people in the age group of 20 to 60 years. The study found that people with tattoos had a 21 percent higher risk of lymphoma than those without tattoos. Also, people who got a tattoo in the past two years had an 81 percent higher risk of lymphoma.
According to the researchers, it is important to understand what ink is being used to create the tattoo, that is, what chemicals it contains, which may increase the risk of lymphoma. However, it is not entirely clear whether there is a connection between the two.
Keep these things in mind
If you are very fond of tattooing, then there is no need to worry so much. You can get a tattoo by keeping a few things in mind. For tattooing, choose only a professional tattoo artist. Also, go to a place where cleanliness is taken care of. The tattoo machine must be completely clean.Also always use a good brand of ink. Don’t get tattooed with local quality ink. If you have any serious disease then definitely consult a skin expert doctor.
