Table 5.
Association between environmental factors and breast cancer risks described in research studies referenced on webpages by products/chemicals, n=235
| Products/Chemicals | Association with breast cancer risk N (%) | No association or inconclusive association with breast cancer risk N (%) | Multiple research foci N (%) | No research or research findings for other cancers only N (%) | Total N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal beauty and care products, and related chemicals1 | 23 (9.8) | 25 (10.6) | 19 (8.1) | 24 (10.2) | 91 (38.7) |
| Hair Products2 | 12 (5.1) | 9 (3.8) | 1 (0.4) | 2 (0.8) | 24 (10.2) |
| Plastics3 | 14 (5.9) | 7 (3.0) | 7 (3.0) | 12 (5.1) | 40 (17.0) |
| Industrial Pollutants4 | 26 (11.1) | 16 (6.8) | 32 (13.6) | 6 (2.5) | 80 (34.1) |
| Total | 75 (31.9) | 57 (24.3) | 59 (25.1) | 44 (18.7) | 235 (100) |
Chi-square: 32.4747; p<0.001
Note:
1
Personal beauty and care products, and related chemicals: Cosmetics, deodorants, sunscreen, baby powder, aluminum, and paraben
2
Hair Products: as is
3
Plastics: BPA, plastics, and phthalates
4
Industrial Pollutants: Air pollution, water pollution, pesticides, PAH, PCB, and dioxins