Tampons may contain "toxic levels" of lead and arsenic in them, study warns

Tampons sold under various popular brands may contain toxic metals such as arsenic and lead, according to a recent study out of the University of Berkeley in California.

The study, published in the latest volume of Environmental International, found that all 30 tampons tested from 14 brands — including organic tampons — contained lead, with some showing concerning levels of other toxic metals like arsenic.

But despite the large potential for public health concern, she told Global News that very little research has been done to measure chemicals in tampons.

Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on what scientists found, and what doctors want you to know about the potential risk.

For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10610086/tampons-toxic-levels-metals-lead-arsenic-study/

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