Winston Churchill's Mother and the Inked Operator: Health Risks and Biokinetics of Tattoo Inks.

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Journal

Journal of special operations medicine : a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals
ISSN: 1553-9768
Titre abrégé: J Spec Oper Med
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101158402

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
07 Sep 2024
Historique:
medline: 7 9 2024
pubmed: 7 9 2024
entrez: 7 9 2024
Statut: aheadofprint

Résumé

Tattooing is an ancient art form widely practiced among Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel. The ink injected into skin tissue during tattooing often contains various compounds, including impurities and contaminants, which can pose health risks. This article provides an overview of recent research to inform SOF medical personnel about the potential health implications of both new and older tattoos.

Identifiants

pubmed: 39243405
pii: CC3F-YNW2
doi: 10.55460/CC3F-YNW2
doi:
pii:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Informations de copyright

2024.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The author has no conflict of interest to declare.

Auteurs

Anna M Gielas (AM)

Centre for Global Knowledge Studies, University of Cambridge (UK).

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