Tattoos have seen a significant rise in popularity over the past decade. According to an Ipsos poll , the percentage of Americans sporting tattoos increased from 21% in 2012 to 30% in 2019. By 2023, this figure had risen to 32%, as reported by the Pew Research Center.
Companies such as UPS, Disney, and even the U.S. Army are becoming more lenient with their tattoo policies, allowing employees to display their body art at work.
'I got a special word tattooed on my lip with bridesmaids – we revealed it at the wedding' Machine Gun Kelly slammed after showing off wild new blackout tattoos covering his arms Despite the growing acceptance of tattoos, they do come with certain health risks. A recent study conducted by Lund University in Sweden discovered that individuals with tattoos are at a higher risk of developing a type of blood cancer known as lymphoma. The researchers hypothesize that tattoos may cause low-grade inflammation, which could potentially lead to cancer.
Christel Nielsen, the lead researcher of the study, stated: "After taking into account other relevant factors, such as smoking and age, we found that the risk of developing lymphoma was 21 percent higher among those who were tattooed." She added: "It is important to remember that lymphoma is a rare disease and that our results apply at the group level. The results now need to be verified and investigated further in other studies and such research is ongoing.
" The comprehensive study analyzed a total of 11,905 ind.
