In the summer months, when less fabric is worn, body art is also more prominent. Tattoos have largely become socially acceptable and are enjoying increasing popularity. But now Swedish researchers have discovered: the motifs that are pricked into the skin are much more dangerous than expected.
Scientists from Lund University have apparently found an explanation for the global increase in the incidence of malignant lymphoma, a disease of the lymphatic system. To do this, researchers from the Institute of Epidemiology examined 11,905 people, of whom 2,938 were between 20 and 60 years old and had lymphoma. The study asked subjects about their lifestyle and also took into account factors such as smoking or other recreational or addictive substances.
“After taking into account other relevant factors, such as smoking and age, we found that the risk of developing lymphoma was 21 percent higher among those who had tattoos,” explains study author Christel Nielsen. At the same time, she emphasizes that the results still need to be verified in further research.
The size of the tattoo does not matter
Apparently the size of the tattoo doesn’t matter. According to the information, the engraved images or writings cause a small inflammation in the body. Previous studies have shown that paint and small metal particles are transported in response from the immune system to the lymph nodes, where they are deposited.
Source: Krone
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