Introduction
The potential negative consequences of hair color on health are gaining more and more attention. Using hair dye may lower the risk of developing certain cancers. For instance, a recent study found that women who dyed their hair had a 40% lower risk of breast cancer than those who did not. Another study found that women who dyed their hair had a lower risk of colorectal cancer (Science Daily, 2019). These results imply that using hair color may reduce the risk of developing cancer. More study is necessary to completely comprehend the connection between hair dyes and the chance of developing cancer. By analyzing the association, this study aims to explore further the potential relationship between using hair dyes and the risk of contracting cancer in a large population.
One thousand participants who have used hair dyes at least once per month for the last five years will make up the experimental group, while the control group will have a total of 1000 individuals who will not have dyed their hair in the previous five years. The experimental variable is using hair dyes at least once a month for the previous five years.
| Experimental Variable:
The use of hair dyes at least once a month for the past 5 months |
Experimental Group:
1000 individuals who have used hair dyes at least once a month for the past 5 years |
Control Group:
1000 individuals who have not used hair dyes for the past 5 years |
| #Subjects; age, sex, | Number of Subjects: 1000
Age: 18-75 Sex: Male and Female |
Number Of Subjects: 1000
Age: 18-75 Sex: Male and Female |
| Controlled Variable #1:
Socio-economic status |
The average income of the experimental group will be recorded | The average income of the control group will be recorded |
| Controlled Variable #2:
Smoking Status |
Subjects who have smoked at least once in their lifetime | Subjects who have never smoked in their lifetime. |
| Controlled Variable #3:
Alcohol Consumption |
Amount and type of alcohol consumed regularly for the past 5 years | Subjects who have never Alcohol in their lifetime. |
| Controlled Variable #4:
Physical Activity |
Physical activity level will be calculated by using “International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)” and recorded. | Physical activity level will be calculated by using “International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)” and recorded. |
| Controlled Variable #5:
Diet |
Type, frequency of intake and calorie intake. | Type, frequency of intake and calorie intake. |
| Controlled Variable #6:
Family History of Cancer |
The absence or presence of cancer diagnosis amongst the family members. | The absence or presence of cancer diagnosis amongst the family members. |
| Controlled Variable #7:
Exposure to environment toxins |
Daily revelation of the subject towards environmental toxins such as environmental pollutions. | Daily revelation of the subject towards environmental toxins such as environmental pollutions. |
| Controlled Variable #8:
Exposure to Radiation |
Frequency of exposure to radiation through the course of study. | Frequency of exposure to radiation through the course of study. |
| Controlled Variable #9:
Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy |
Use or disuse of hormone replacement therapy | Use or disuse of hormone replacement therapy |
| Controlled Variable #10:
BMI less than 28 |
BMI < 28 | BMI < 28 |
The study’s overall goal is to investigate the relationship between the using of hair dyes and the risk of contracting cancer in a sizable population. The findings of this study will be evaluated by comparing the cancer rates between the experimental group (those who used hair dyes at least once a month for the preceding five years) and the control group. The study will last five years (those who did not use hair dyes). This study will examine potential outcomes for the participants in the future, making it prospective. This study’s design corresponds with the research topic and enables comparison of results based on hair dye usage.
The study will include a sizable and representative sample of participants. It will control for variables like smoking status, socio-economic status, alcohol consumption, diet, family history of cancer, radiation exposure, physical activity, exposure to environmental toxins, use of hormone replacement therapy, and BMI below 28 in order to limit the problem of bias and confounding variables. This study is observational; thus, its findings will not show cause and effect.
An experimental or animal model would be required to show cause and effect. In a randomized controlled trial, for instance, one set of volunteers might be exposed to hair dyes while the other is not, and the cancer rates of the two groups might then be compared. The cancer rates of exposed and unexposed mice might be compared using an animal model, such as a mouse model, in which mice are exposed to hair dyes (American Cancer Society, 2020). Age, diet, and genetic background would all need to be considered in the study, and it would need to be conducted over a long enough period to observe any changes in cancer rates.
References
American Cancer Society (2020). Hair Dye and Cancer Risk. Collected from https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/hair-dyes-and-cancer-risk.html.
Science Daily (2019). Hair dye linked to a decreased risk of certain cancer. Retrievedfrom https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191017141420.htm.
