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21 percent in USA sport tattoos

Permanent tattoos have become increasingly common in the United States, with 21% of adult Americans now sporting at least one, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

That bit of information appears in a CDC report on 22 cases of tattoo-associated non-tuberculous mycobacterial skin infections over the past year.

It says this can stem from contaminated ingredients in the manufacturing process or by tattoo artists who dilute the ink with non-sterile water.

The CDC recommends using only sterile ink products and sterile water and following "appropriate hygienic practices."

Gee, that’s good thinking.

 

 

Niagara Falls Reporter www.niagarafallsreporter.com Oct 16, 2012