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Swimming pool disinfectants and cancer

nhs.uk

A study suggests that swimming pools can give you cancer, because disinfectants in the water react with sunscreen, sweat, and skin to form a toxic cocktail of chemicals, said The Daily Telegraph.

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Tags: Skin, Poison, Cancer, Exercise and Fitness, Water Exercises

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Acute Illness and Injury from Swimming Pool Disinfectants and Other Chemicals --- United States, 2002--2008

cdc.gov — “Acute Illness and Injury from Swimming Pool Disinfectants and Other Chemicals --- United States, 2002--2008View full resource at cdc.gov

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CDC - Why Doesn't Chlorine Kill These RWI Germs? - Recreational Water Illness (RWI) - Healthy Swimming & Recreational Water - Healthy Water

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Chlorine (even at proper levels) doesn't kill all the germs in a pool. http://1.usa.gov/pPBUwF The pre-pool shower actually matters.

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Swimming for long hours in a pool can lead to cancer - 2 - Health -- Lifestyle -- MSN India

lifestyle.in.msn.com — “Excessive swimming or taking long baths in chlorinated water may increase the risk of developing bladder cancer, a new study has claimed.View full resource at lifestyle.in.msn.com

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Environmental Health Perspectives: Genotoxic Effects in Swimmers Exposed to Disinfection By-products in Indoor Swimming Pools

ehp03.niehs.nih.gov — “Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) is a monthly journal of peer-reviewed research and news on the impact of the environment on human health. EHP is published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and its content is free online. Print issues are available by paid subscription.View full resource at ehp03.niehs.nih.gov

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Just when you thought it was safe...pool water damages your DNA: http://tinyurl.com/5s8lkf7

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Disinfectant Overkill – Women's Voices for the Earth

womensvoices.org — “Common Antimicrobial Chemicals Found in Household Disinfectants Chlorine bleach is commonly used to treat drinking water, sanitize swimming pools and to whiten laundry, and is a strong eye, skin, and respiratory irritant. Mixing chlorine bleach with other cleaners like ammonia can release dangerous chlorine gas. Exposure to chlorine gas can cause coughing, shortness of breath, ...View full resource at womensvoices.org

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Exposure to disinfection by-products in swimming pools demonstrated potential genotoxic effects | HemOncToday

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Exposure to disinfection by-products in swimming pools demonstrated potential genotoxic effects http://ht.ly/2GZOq

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Chemicals Used in Indoor Pools Linked to Cancer - AOL Health

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Swimming Pool Chemicals May Carry Cancer Risk

webmd.com — “Swimming in indoor pools may result in respiratory effects and induce DNA damage that could lead to cancer, according to new research that examined the impact of byproducts of pool disinfection.View full resource at webmd.com

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Environmental Health Perspectives: What's in the Pool? A Comprehensive Identification of Disinfection By-Products and Assessment of Mutagenicity of Chlorinated and Brominated Swimming Pool Water

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Studies Show Swimming in Chlorinated Pools May Lead to Cancer - FoxNews.com

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EverymanTri.com: Swimming in chlorinated pools may lead to cancer new studies find

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Well i'm screwed then #grewupinchlorine RT @EverymanTri: Swimming in chlorinated pools lead to cancer new studies find http://bit.ly/904NgM”

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Chemicals in Indoor Swimming Pools May Increase Cancer Risk

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physorg.com — “Swimming in chlorinated pools can cause an increased risk of cancer in bathers, Spanish researchers said on Monday.View full resource at physorg.com

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Swimming in chlorinated pools can lead to cancer: study http://tw.physorg.com/203592870

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Chlorinated Pools May Increase Cancer Risk : Discovery News

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Swimming in a chlorinated pool may increase your risk of developing cancer. http://bit.ly/cKIzMO

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