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Water Chlorination Might Be Raising Our Risk of Certain Cancers

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86% Informative

New research finds link between water chlorination and an increased risk of certain cancers.

Chlorine has been routinely used to disinfect drinking and recreational water since the early 20th century .

People exposed to the highest levels of chlorine byproducts were significantly more likely to develop bladder and colorectal cancer.

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92

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95

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42

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informal

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English

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59

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