Sunbelt Asia Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 HRH Princess Chulabhorn told a meeting of 2,500 physicians that burning joss sticks in temples and shrines could leader to cancer due to the materials inside the items used by worshipping Buddhists. Speaking to the annual meeting of the Royal College of Physicians of Thailand April 29, the princess said a study by the Chulabhom Research Institute which bears her name focused on cancer risks from exposure to air pollution. The study surveyed students, street vendors, traffic police and even monks. The risks from air pollution even exist inside temples, she said, due to the burning of the incense sticks, which can contain carcinogenic substances. The World Health Organization estimates more than 800,000 people a year die from cancer caused by air pollution. Developing countries, with fewer controls and more burning of coal and other substances, face increasing risks. www.sunbeltasia.com 26th Floor Fortune Town BR, 1 Ratchadapisek Rd, 10400 Bangkok Tel: 02-642-0213 Fax: 02-641-1995 Follow us on: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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