Link Between Chlorine and Asthma Debunked (For Now)

A team of Belgian researchers, led by renowned toxicologist Alfred Bernard, made international headlines in 2009 with a report linking children who swim in chlorinated pools to a significantly increased likelihood of suffering from asthma and respiratory allergies. But now the Belgian Superior Health Council has issued its own scientific opinion developed by reviewing multiple similar studies. Its conclusion: "At this moment, there is insufficient evidence to link exposure to chlorinated compounds with the development of asthma to advise children against swimming."

The official report is available in Dutch and French languages through the council's website, but Euro Chlor WG (a Brussels-based association representing European chlor-alkali producers) translated the "Recommendations" section into English for wider use. Here is an excerpt from that translation:

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