Health Canada: Health Concerns with Energy-Efficient Lights

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More and more Canadians are replacing regular incandescent light bulbs with more energy-efficient products, such as compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). While CFLs are being promoted because they are energy-efficient, their use has also raised health concerns.

The It's Your Health article on The Safety of Compact Fluorescent Lamps has been updated with new information and is now available on Health Canada's website.