Potential health effects of exposure to carcinogenic compounds in incense smoke in temple workers

• Main Authors: Panida Navasumrit, Manasawee Arayasiri, Ohmar May Tin Hiang, Manoon Leechawengwongs, Jeerawan Promvijit, Suppachai Choonvisase, Samroeng Chantchaemsai, Netnapa Nakngam, Chulabhorn Mahidol, Mathuros Ruchirawat
• Other Authors: Chulabhorn Research Institute
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/19870
• Institution: Mahidol University

Incense smoke is a potential hazard to human health due to various airborne carcinogens emitted from incense burning. This study aimed to evaluate the potential health effects of exposure to benzene, 1,3-butadiene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) emitted from incense smoke in temple work...