Swimming in chlorinated pools can lead to cancer: study

Swimming in chlorinated pools can cause an increased risk of cancer in bathers, Spanish researchers said.

Researchers found indicators of an increase in cancer risk in healthy subjects as well as potential respiratory effects.The co-director of CREAL, Manolis Kogevinas, said the findings should not put people off swimming.

"The positive health impacts of swimming can be increased by reducing the levels of these chemicals," he said.

"In no case do we want to stop swimming, but to encourage the reduction of chemicals in swimming pools," said Kogevinas, who suggested the problems caused by a reduction in levels of disinfectant could be offset if swimmers showered before taking a dip, wore bathing caps and refrained from urinating.

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