Risk Factors for Human carcinogen -- Formaldehyde

Risk factors discussion:

Pressed wood products (hardwood plywood wall paneling, particle board, fiberboard) and furniture made with these pressed wood products. Urea-formaldehyde foam installation (UFFI). Combustion sources and environmental Tabasco smoke. Durable press drapes, other textiles, and glues (Source: excerpt from INDOOR AIR POLLUTION: NWHIC)

About risk factors:

Risk factors for Human carcinogen -- Formaldehyde are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Human carcinogen -- Formaldehyde makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Human carcinogen -- Formaldehyde. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Human carcinogen -- Formaldehyde. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center.

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