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Working as hairdresser, accountant raises ovarian cancer risk - research

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Working for ten years or more as a hairdresser, barber, beautician, or related job was associated with a three times greater risk of ovarian cancer. [iStockphoto]

A new statistical analysis found that women who work as hairdressers, accountants, or in the construction or clothing industry may have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer.

According to statistics, nearly 20,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2023. Commonly known factors for ovarian cancer include advanced age, having a family history of ovarian cancer, not having children or breastfeeding, having multiple partners and only using oral contraceptives for a brief period.

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