The WHO report claims a material in rubber, MBT, is cancer causing. It is reportedly found in everything from babies’ dummies to rubber gloves and shoe insoles.

‘A chemical called mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) that is found in condoms and babies' dummies probably causes cancer.’

People who are on the road can also inhale the dust from wearing tyres and vehicular exhaust. By inhaling MBT, the risk of cancer aggravates.




But the agency has not conducted wider research about the possible chances of cancer from MBT present in everyday products. It states that workers in factories are more likely to develop cancer from MBT than consumers, who come in contact with the carcinogen through items such as toys, condoms, etc.
Source-Medindia