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I have lights energy saving bulb in the top of my wall in the middle is it safe if i sit away 3 feet so that i don't get cancer?

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Don't worry: There is no evidence that light bulbs cause cancer. You don't need to be 3 feet away.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/3/2013

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