U.K. Campaigners Work to Ban Carcinogenic Chemicals

"Health campaigners today called for a Europe-wide ban on man-made chemicals found in cosmetics and pesticides to help cut rising rates of breast cancer.

A report published today warns that cases of the disease can only be reduced by removing hormone-disrupting man-made chemicals from a range of household products.

The study by Professor Andreas Kortenkamp, the head of toxicology at the University of London's school of pharmacy, states: "We will not be able to reduce the risk of breast cancer without addressing preventable causes, particularly exposure to chemicals."

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