What The Papers Say: Swimming pool chlorine bad for children

Why on earth are we still using chlorine in our swimming pools? Chlorine is a potent irritant for anyone who has eczema - which means that millions of Britons who suffer from this common skin condition are prevented from enjoying a pleasurable, healthy - and often very cheap - leisure activity.

What’s more, it’s actually potentially harmful - some studies have found that the chlorine used in pools can increase a youngster’s risk of asthma up to six-fold. Rates of hay fever and other types of allergies are also said to be increased.

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