Formaldehyde is likely to cause leukemia.
1. Formaldehyde is a toxic chemical gas, belongs to a class of carcinogens, can be residual in the newly renovated furniture, new houses. Long-term inhalation of formaldehyde, formaldehyde into the bone marrow cavity damage to hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow, can cause DNA mutations in stem cells, may cause leukemia.
2. Leukemia is a malignant neoplastic disease of hematopoietic system. In addition to formaldehyde, other chemicals such as benzene, benzene-containing organic solvents, alkylating agents, etc. can also cause leukemia. Prolonged exposure to large areas and large doses of ionizing radiation, such as X-rays and γ-rays, can reduce the body’s immunity and can also cause leukemia.
If symptoms such as anemia, bleeding, or infection occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital.