October 17, 2017
Pramod Pathak
Burning of incense[ Agarbattis] pose health hazards.
As long back as in the year1987 , ''The new Scientist '' reported that the burning of incense [ agarbattis] in the homes more than once a week was linked statistically to the case of Leukemia. Earlier studies in this regard had shown that burning incense releases 'benzopyrene' and several other related hydrocarbons , and Sinapaldehyde. Derivatives of Sinapadehyde and related chemicals have been known linked to nasal cancer.
The same facts have again been substantiated by a recent research published in the Economics Times dated 9th October; which states -'' Various kinds of fragrances are around us. And it is believed they tend to make us feel more attractive, But if someone says that the 'cologne' you are wearing can make you sick, would you believe it ? Well you might have to . As many as one in three people experience symptoms including headache, Asthma, and Rashes , according to a research cited in ''The case against Fragrance '' by author KATE GRENVILLE, Meanwhile , a previous study in 2014 found that three quarters of women with migraines caused by odors said perfume was the lead cause ,reports THE INDEPENDENT. Perfume mfrs. are immune to declare their ingredients as they are considered a trade secret.
These days poor qualities of incense have flooded the market, making us more circumspect to use any kind of fragrances
I would caution patients especially suffering from breathing , asthma, cold cough, skin diseases, headache etc. to desist from using any perfume. Even generally also all should avoid using these health hazards.
