A new report has raised alarms about a medical gas used in thousands of hospitals across the US that could be linked to cancer.
Ethylene oxide (EtO), a colourless, odourless gas used to sterilise medical equipment such as ventilators, surgical kits, catheters, and gowns, may cause cell mutations and increase cancer risks, including blood, stomach and breast cancer, according to recent research.
Concerns are particularly high for those living near sterilisation facilities where EtO can remain airborne for hours, causing repeated exposure.
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