A Stanford University study has revealed that the usage of gas stoves in homes can elevate the risk of cancer, with a particular focus on benzene emissions. The results are alarming, especially for children exposed to these harmful levels of benzene, leading to leukemia and other cancers. The research informs ongoing debates surrounding gas stoves, including their role as a source of various pollutants. As health risks become more prominent, legislative measures, including New York's ban on new gas stoves in many buildings, reflect growing concerns over safety and environmental impacts.
Benzene is a known carcinogen, and the linked study suggests that exposure in homes with gas stoves increases cancer risk significantly, especially in children.
Gas stoves emit benzene through combustion. This study is the first to evaluate health risks from benzene during cooking and its association with leukemia.
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