. it seems like a far more important issue than (dare i say?) tech suits.
Oh God! :dedhorse: Die already!
Okay - back on topic.
I agree with Chris and his thoughts on the comparisons between swimming in chlorinated pools and other more common carcinogens. I mean - think about it this way: How long have we been swimming in chlorinated pools over the years? 50-60+ years at least? Even today we have the opportunity to be using better chemicals, better facilities, and more advanced monitoring technologies. This being said - people cut corners. You know it, I know it.
I personally am not terribly concerned. From the linked Discovery article:
The studies were small, and they found a rise in blood markers that have been associated with cancer -- not a rise in cancer itself.
Also from the linked Discovery article:
Swimmers can make a difference, too. By simply showering before they get in the pool, they wash off much of the organic material that reacts with chlorine to produce toxic byproducts. Swimming, Kogevinas added, is still healthier than not exercising.
So take from it what you will. However I'm going to worry about the fact that every time I have to be outside in the summer I need about a 30 gallon covering of DEET before the disease infested mosquitoes that I'm allergic to will finally leave me alone far more so than I'm going to worry about being in a chlorinated pool.
. it seems like a far more important issue than (dare i say?) tech suits.
Oh God! :dedhorse: Die already!
Okay - back on topic.
I agree with Chris and his thoughts on the comparisons between swimming in chlorinated pools and other more common carcinogens. I mean - think about it this way: How long have we been swimming in chlorinated pools over the years? 50-60+ years at least? Even today we have the opportunity to be using better chemicals, better facilities, and more advanced monitoring technologies. This being said - people cut corners. You know it, I know it.
I personally am not terribly concerned. From the linked Discovery article:
The studies were small, and they found a rise in blood markers that have been associated with cancer -- not a rise in cancer itself.
Also from the linked Discovery article:
Swimmers can make a difference, too. By simply showering before they get in the pool, they wash off much of the organic material that reacts with chlorine to produce toxic byproducts. Swimming, Kogevinas added, is still healthier than not exercising.
So take from it what you will. However I'm going to worry about the fact that every time I have to be outside in the summer I need about a 30 gallon covering of DEET before the disease infested mosquitoes that I'm allergic to will finally leave me alone far more so than I'm going to worry about being in a chlorinated pool.
