How much are we aware of harmful effect of tattoo to health? An exploratory research in Kolkata
How much are we aware of harmful effect of tattoo to health? An exploratory research in Kolkata
Author(s): Archita Dey, Kaustav Das, Koel Mukherjee, Sutapa MukhopadhyaySubject(s): Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Sociology of Culture, Identity of Collectives
Published by: MedCrave Group Kft.
Keywords: tattoo; health risk; hygiene; awareness; legal; tattoo machine; health awareness; health risks
Summary/Abstract: For over a last few decades, tattoo is gaining lots of attention especially in the fieldof body modification within the younger generation in our society. But generally themost important aspect is overlooked while having a tattoo, i.e. the health risks and the awareness related to tattoo. Researchers have stated that many diseases can be transmitted through tattooing if proper hygiene is not maintained.
Journal: Sociology International Journal
- Issue Year: 1/2017
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 32-34
- Page Count: 3
- Language: English