TATTOO: DANGEROUS BEAUTY FOR HEALTH?

Tattoos, by far, are not only an issue to demonstrate beauty and personality. It has also to be seen in relation to our lifestyle – and health. With special reference to cancer. Scientifically documented. Read on to learn about details.      

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND

You or some of your friends or relatives may have beautified its appearance with certain tattoos. If being one of those 20% Europeans or the 30% Americans with tattoos. Yet, beauty is not the decisive role in this context. Rather, the ink you need for this type of ‘art’ is not made of nutrients supporting your health. In fact, the contrary is true.

NEGATIVE POWERS FOR HEALTH – SCIENTIFICALLY VERIFIED
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​According to research at, inter alia,

• Chung Shan Medical University Hospital in Taichung, Taiwan

 even the tattoo needles – if not cleaned properly – can cause hepatitis C.
 
More than that.
 
The ink to be spread on your skin contains toxic chemicals - carcinogens specifically.
 
In fact, these chemicals are spread all over the body, being carried away from the skin by the immune system ending finally up in the lymph nodes for permanent storage there.
 
To be more precise, research at the University of Lund in Lund, Sweden, demonstrates that the tattoo ink may have caused blood cancer (Non-Hodgkin lymphoma) in more than 80% of tattoo cases. Even 2 years after tattoo needling. Especially in the age group between 20 and 60. Although it ios a very rare disease.
 
Scientifically verified also in the U.S. by MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Orange Coast and Saddleback Medical Centers in Orange County, CA.
 
According to this research, there are still some additional negative lifestyle factors playing a role in this negative result. Such as smoking and socioeconomic status.

IN A NUTSHELL

Tattoos, by far, are not only an issue to demonstrate beauty and personality. It has also to be seen in relation to our lifestyle – and health. With special reference to cancer. Scientifically documented.