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Explained: Why has Johnson and Johnson decided to discontinue its talc-based baby powder? | Explained News - The Indian Express
![A draft assessment by Canada's public health department says talcum powder is harmful to the lungs and can cause ovarian cancer. A draft assessment by Canada's public health department says talcum powder is harmful to the lungs and can cause ovarian cancer.](https://vajiramandravi.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media/2019/1/6/17/48/0/6.png)
A draft assessment by Canada's public health department says talcum powder is harmful to the lungs and can cause ovarian cancer.
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The final screening assessment of talc concludes that it is harmful to human health - infographic - Canada.ca
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