Having a tattoo could increase your risk of developing a rare type of cancer by 21%, a new study has found.
Researchers in Sweden found a potential link between tattoos and cancer in the lymphatic system, known as lymphoma.
Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects the immune system.
The researchers, from Lynd University, wanted to investigate the relationship between tattoos and long time health effects, as academic knowledge in this area is poor.
Dr Christel Nielsen, who led the study, said: ‘It is important to remember that lymphoma is a rare disease and that our results apply at the group level.
‘The results now…
