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Body Piercing Study Provides Reminder Of Potential Health Risks

Body Piercing Study Provides Reminder Of Potential Health Risks

Time 13.06.2008 19:11 Source  medicalnewstoday.com

A study published on http://www.bmj.com highlights the need for people to be aware of the possible health risks associated with body piercing. The study, carried out by experts at the Health Protection Agency and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, looked at the prevalence of cosmetic body piercing, excluding pierced earlobes.

Region World Category Dermatology

Date: 08 January 2009 - 22:08

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