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Praise Jesus!! For He, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, has seen fit to strike down the chinks and hippies who wave those stink-sticks in everyone's face. Not to mention those mary-worshiping papists, who use frankenstence and myrrh to try and cover up the stench of their blaspheme! Glory!! 
Long-Term Exposure to Incense Raises Cancer Risk
MONDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to burning incense over long periods of time raises the risk of developing cancers of the upper respiratory tract, a new study shows.
Interestingly, the practice did not increase the overall risk of lung cancer.
"Given that our results are backed by numerous experimental studies showing that incense is a powerful producer of particulate matter and that incense smoke contains carcinogenic substances, I believe incense should be used with caution," said study author Dr. Jeppe Friborg, of the department of epidemiology research at Statens Serum Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark. "That is, frequent use in rooms where people live should be minimized, or at least sufficient ventilation should be secured. In our study, we find the increased risk of cancer to be present in individuals reporting frequent use of incense for many years, thus, repeated exposure for years should probably be avoided."
Others echoed the thought.
"The American Lung Association is going to add it as a risk factor," said Dr. Norman Edelman, chief medical officer of the association. "It's not nearly the danger of smoking a pack a day for 20 years, but it's a danger."
Not only is incense burned regularly as part of daily life in large swaths of Asia, the practice is also popular among certain segments in the West.
Incense burning produces particulate matter and is known to contain possible carcinogens such as polyaromatic hyodrcarbons (PAHs), carbonyls and benzene.
There have also been reports linking the burning of incense with cancer but the results have been inconsistent.
For this study, researchers conducted face-to-face interviews with more than 61,000 Singapore Chinese aged 45 to 74 who were cancer-free at the beginning of the study.
Incense burning almost doubled the risk of developing squamous cell upper respiratory tract carcinomas including nasal/sinus, tongue, mouth and laryngeal. There was an increased risk both in smokers and in nonsmokers, pointing to an independent effect of incense smoke.
There was no overall increased risk of lung cancer, but it did heighten the risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung.
Will incense go the way of tobacco? Not necessarily, said some experts.
"Certainly I think bathing yourself in particles is probably not the smartest thing in the world . . . but I think very few people fill up their room with incense," said Dr. Arthur Frankel, a professor of medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and director of the Cancer Center, Cancer Research Institute and Division of Hematology/Oncology at Scott & White in Temple.
MONDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to burning incense over long periods of time raises the risk of developing cancers of the upper respiratory tract, a new study shows.
Interestingly, the practice did not increase the overall risk of lung cancer.
"Given that our results are backed by numerous experimental studies showing that incense is a powerful producer of particulate matter and that incense smoke contains carcinogenic substances, I believe incense should be used with caution," said study author Dr. Jeppe Friborg, of the department of epidemiology research at Statens Serum Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark. "That is, frequent use in rooms where people live should be minimized, or at least sufficient ventilation should be secured. In our study, we find the increased risk of cancer to be present in individuals reporting frequent use of incense for many years, thus, repeated exposure for years should probably be avoided."
Others echoed the thought.
"The American Lung Association is going to add it as a risk factor," said Dr. Norman Edelman, chief medical officer of the association. "It's not nearly the danger of smoking a pack a day for 20 years, but it's a danger."
Not only is incense burned regularly as part of daily life in large swaths of Asia, the practice is also popular among certain segments in the West.
Incense burning produces particulate matter and is known to contain possible carcinogens such as polyaromatic hyodrcarbons (PAHs), carbonyls and benzene.
There have also been reports linking the burning of incense with cancer but the results have been inconsistent.
For this study, researchers conducted face-to-face interviews with more than 61,000 Singapore Chinese aged 45 to 74 who were cancer-free at the beginning of the study.
Incense burning almost doubled the risk of developing squamous cell upper respiratory tract carcinomas including nasal/sinus, tongue, mouth and laryngeal. There was an increased risk both in smokers and in nonsmokers, pointing to an independent effect of incense smoke.
There was no overall increased risk of lung cancer, but it did heighten the risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung.
Will incense go the way of tobacco? Not necessarily, said some experts.
"Certainly I think bathing yourself in particles is probably not the smartest thing in the world . . . but I think very few people fill up their room with incense," said Dr. Arthur Frankel, a professor of medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and director of the Cancer Center, Cancer Research Institute and Division of Hematology/Oncology at Scott & White in Temple.
I'm sorry I did'nt here you correct you said jesus is giving infermaties???? Well your wrong read john 10/10 we have an advesery that gives cancer not our savior these kinds of lies are what our bretheren need not to give there selves over to & you call yourself a gentle pastor of the flock what is your real motive??? what bible are you reading??? I dont want to sound hatefull but lies are lies and you should'nt be preaching them to nobody
What is your problem dear BILLYBOB do you not know how to read do they not teach that in the big BILLYBOB state of TEX. you seem to have somthing against OKLA. you could come up for a little change of heart allow me to send u a private messg.or you can stay in fear of what I really have to say to you.you IMP.of satan
Repent!
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