Aerosols linked to headaches

London - Aerosols and air fresheners may cause headaches and depression in women and ear infections and diarrhoea in young babies…

London - Aerosols and air fresheners may cause headaches and depression in women and ear infections and diarrhoea in young babies, a science magazine warned yesterday. "Aerosols and air fresheners contain dozens of volatile organic compounds such as xylene, ketones and aldehydes, which can be toxic in high doses," said New Scientist magazine.

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