More Than 900 Common Chemicals Linked To Breast Cancer Risk: Study

More than 900 chemicals commonly found in consumer products and the environment have been linked to breast cancer risk in a new study.

The study, published today in Environmental Health Perspectives, identified 921 chemicals that could potentially increase the risk of breast cancer and found that 90% are ubiquitous in consumer products, food and drinks, pesticides, medications and workplaces.

The list includes chemicals like parabens and phthalates, which are commonly found in makeup, skin and hair care products; and numerous pesticide ingredients, including malathion, atrazine and triclopyr, which are used on food and in household pest control products in the U.S.