How chlorinated swimming pools can trigger asthma, ruin teeth and turn hair green

By Mandy Francis

Chlorine has been widely used to disinfect water supplies in most developed countries for more than 100 years. Photo / Getty Images

There's nothing more appealing than a refreshing dip in a swimming pool on a summer's day. But be warned. Some health experts are becoming concerned that swimming in chlorinated pools may be at the root of some serious health problems.

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Gary:
The article fails to mention the other halide elements found in swimming pools: fluoride at 1 mg per liter and also bromine.  All of these are toxic to life.  Good stuff though.

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