New study reveals high levels of toxic substances in nail salons
A study of five New York City nail salons found that concentrations of cancer-associated chemicals can reach levels comparable to industrial chemical manufacturing facilities.
- Field
- climate and environment
- What they did
- Researchers measured the concentration of chemicals in five nail salons in New York City and found that they reached levels comparable to industrial chemical manufacturing facilities.
- Why it matters
- This is important for understanding the health risks for technicians who are exposed to these substances for long periods and for developing measures to improve air quality in such spaces.
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