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A recent study suggests that getting a tattoo might raise your risk of developing lymphoma, a type of cancer affecting white blood cells. The findings were published in the June 2024 issue of eClinical Medicine.
Researchers analyzed nearly 12,000 cases of lymphoma diagnosed between 2007 and 2017 in Swedish adults aged 20 to 60. Through questionnaires, they identified participants who had one or more tattoos. After considering other risk factors, the study found that individuals with tattoos had a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma compared to those without tattoos. Interestingly, the study also noted that the size of the tattooed area did not appear to influence the risk.
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