A new study reveals that many smart watch bands contain PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to fertility problems and cancer. The study found that 15 out of 22 brands tested contained PFAS, with more expensive brands showing higher levels of these toxins. Smart watches are popular wellness devices, worn by an average of 11 hours a day by 21% of US adults and 35% of Brits, raising concerns about long-term exposure to these harmful chemicals.
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The new paper tested 22 different brands of smart watches and found that 15 of them contained PFAS chemicals, though they did not reveal which brands. Smart watches offer programs to track sleep habits, heart rate, exercise and more. The average user wears their device for 11 hours a day, according to the study
Traditionally, researchers have concluded that the most common way that PFAS takes up residence in the body is by being swallowed or inhaled. The ASWEE Smart Watch which sells on Amazon for $89. The Apple Watch sells online for between $249 and $799 In 15 of the products, which is about 68 percent of those tested, the researchers found evidence of PFAS.
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