<ul><li>With mosquito season at its peak, people are using insect repellents, but these products pose potential environmental and health risks.</li><li>Dr Deepak Jain, Founder of The Fragrance People, warns of the growing concern about health risks from using insect repellents like mosquito coils indoors.</li><li>According to an old study, burning one mosquito coil can be as harmful as smoking 100 cigarettes, increasing the risk of developing serious health problems like lung cancer.</li><li>To minimize health risks, Dr Jain suggests avoiding prolonged exposure to mosquito coil smoke, especially in enclosed spaces, to prevent adverse interactions with the body.</li></ul>

Mosquito Repellents may have hidden dangers, warns doctor

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