October candle warning with risk of cancer, heart disease and dementia

A doctor has issued a health warning over candles as people reach for them in darker evenings, as it isn;t just the fire risk that peopel need to be aware of. Each year, there are more than 1,000 fires linked to candles, equivalent to three a day, with the majority of occurring between October and February.

Most candle fires break out between 9pm and midnight, with sleep being a factor in 10% - and health experts say there are other hidden dangers you need to be aware of. Dr. Hana Patel , NHS GP and GP Medico-Legal Expert Witness, said c hemicals from candles can often be allergy and asthma triggers, and may cause flare-ups, especially with fragranced candles and paraffin wax.

Dr Patel said: “When scented cand

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