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Mouthwash Causes Cancer
The researchers concluded the fact after the latest scientific investigations linked alcohol-containing mouthwashes to cancer. It was finally concluded that "alcohol-containing mouthwashes contribute to the increased risk of development of oral cancer", according to evidences.
Mouth wash is composed of ethanol, that allows cancer-causing substances to permeate the lining of the mouth more easily and cause the damage.
Another harmful component is Acetaldehyde, a toxic by-product of alcohol, accumulates in the oral cavity and causes harm.
Listerine, which is the mouth wash endorsed by the Australian Dental Association (ADA) and is also the best-selling mouthwash of the country is known to contain as much as 26 percent of alcohol.
According to Lead review author Professor Michael McCullough, alcohol-containing mouthwash should be reclassified as prescription-only and also carry written health warnings.
ADA has been urgently called up on by Prof McCullough, chair of the ADA's therapeutics committee and associate professor of oral medicine at the University of Melbourne, to urgently re-assess its seal of approval on mouthwashes containing alcohol.
"We see people with oral cancer who have no other risk factors than the use of alcohol-containing mouthwash, so what we've done in this study is review all the evidence that's out there," News.com.au quoted him, as saying.
"Since this article came out, further evidence has come out too. We believe there should be warnings.
"If it was a facial cream that had the effect of reducing acne but had a four-to five-fold increased risk of skin cancer, no one would be recommending it," he added. AGENCIES
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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