Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Came across this little article on a hormone list I'm on. Lynn Study Finds Condoms Contain Cancer-Causing Substance BERLIN (Reuters) May 28 - Most condoms contain a cancer-causing chemical and their manufacture should be subject to greater quality control, a German scientific research institute said Friday. The Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Institute in Stuttgart, Germany, said it found the carcinogen N-nitrosamine present in 29 of 32 types of condoms it tested in simulated conditions. " N-nitrosamine is one of the most carcinogenic substances, " the study's authors said. " There is a pressing need for manufacturers to tackle this problem. " The carcinogen is thought to be present in a substance used to improve condom elasticity. When the rubber material comes in contact with human bodily fluids, it can release traces of N-nitrosamine, the study said. Local government officials said condom users should not stop using rubber contraceptives based on results of the study because N-nitrosamine does not present an immediate health danger. But Germany's Federal Institute for Risk Assessment said that daily condom use exposed users to N-nitrosamine levels up to three times higher than levels naturally present in food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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