Why doctors are recently calling for the ban of the use of naphthalene bulbs in homes
Doctors are calling for a ban on naphthalene bulbs, commonly known as mothballs, due to their potential health risks. There is differences between Naphthalene bulb and Camphor. Proper Camphor is now now rare in the Ghanaian market! Naphthalene is considered toxic and it's sad that many people in Ghana still put them in their drinking with the notion of purifying it and even and some healing effect to it! But naphthalene bulbs can cause various health issues, including: - Health Risks: - Hemolytic Anemia: Naphthalene exposure can lead to the destruction of red blood cells, particularly in individuals with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Mothballs on bed - Liver Damage: Exposure to naphthalene has been linked to liver damage and dysfunction. - Carcinogenic Effects: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified naphthalene as "possibly carcinogenic to humans". - Neurological Dam...