[h=1]Skin responsible for greater exposure to carcinogens in barbecue smoke than lungs[/h] Date: May 23, 2018 Source: American Chemical Society Summary: With summer coming, it's only a matter of time before the smells and tastes of barbecued foods dominate the neighborhood. But there's a downside to grilling that can literally get under your skin. Scientists report that skin is a more important pathway for uptake of cancer-causing compounds produced during barbecuing than inhalation. They also found that clothing cannot fully protect individuals from this exposure.
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Journal Reference:
Jia-Yong Lao, Shan-Yi Xie, Chen-Chou Wu, Lian-Jun Bao, Shu Tao, Eddy Y. Zeng.
Importance of Dermal Absorption of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Derived from Barbecue Fumes.
Environmental Science & Technology, 2018; DOI:
10.1021/acs.est.8b01689
