Crowded mass media spread the news about the pads that contain chlorine. As reported by cnnindonesia.com, YLKI announced results of pads that have chlorine levels considered dangerous. Mentioned least 9 YLKI pads that are considered hazardous.
YLKI backrest is the regulation of the FDA (Food and Drug Control Agency of the United States) that prohibits the use of chlorine in the pads. "Chlorine is found in the carcinogenic dioxins. According to WHO, there are 52 million at risk of developing cervical cancer, one of which is triggered by substances in the pads," said Chairman of the Executive Committee of YLKI, Tulus Abadi, so that terlansir from CNN Indonesia July 7, 2015 ago.
 |
| Ministry of Health Indonesia: Chlorine in Bandages Indonesia Not Dangerous |
But in fact the findings of chlorine on the pads in Indonesia is not considered risky by the Ministry of Health. As stated by Director General of Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Ministry of Health Maura Linda Sitanggang that terlansir on Kompas.com, Tuesday (07/07/2015) then, that the use of chlorine pads in Indonesia which has a marketing authorization still within safe limits.
"That should not be that contains dioxin in tampons. Dioxin, the heat can evaporate, can enter the body," said Linda, as quoted in the Compass. Any further Linda ensure all pads that have a marketing authorization in Indonesia dioxin-free and safe to use.
Bandages Berkimia Dangerous Originator Cervical Cancer?
YLKI party had said that there is a potential trigger cancer of hazardous chemical substances on the pads.As we all know, the factors that cause cervical cancer are:
- Race
- Patterns of sexual activity and reproduction
- Smoke
- The use of contraceptive pills for 5 years or more
- Immune deficiency conditions
- Infection with HPV (human papilloma virus)
Furthermore, a strong correlation has not been found of dangerous chemicals on the pads and the originator of cervical cancer.
EmoticonEmoticon