Smartwatch Risk: Almost a year ago today, a study revealed that different smartwatches and fitness brand straps can carry harmful bacteria. This time, it is known from a similar study that the strap with the Smartwatch contains harmful PFHxA acid which can cause cancer. Smartwatches of many famous companies like Google, Samsung, Apple, Fitbit have been used in this research.
High levels of cancer-promoting substances
Many companies use a type of synthetic rubber called fluoroelastomer in their smartwatch straps. Researchers noted the presence of high levels of PFHxA in this rubber and raised concerns. With this smartwatch, people can now understand how well they sleep, whether they have sleep apnea, and keep track of these issues. Many people even sleep wearing smartwatches at night. The researchers reported that PFHxA in this band could be dangerous if exposed to human skin for more than 12 hours per day.
Large amounts of PFHxA have been found in smartwatch straps from major companies. The strips included in the study contained an average of 800 parts per billion of this material. One strip contains 16,000 percent of this ingredient, which is 4 times more than the harmful cancer-promoting ingredient found in any cosmetic.
Cancer can be caused by this material
According to researchers, this rubber is also used in fitness bands. Whenever this acid present in rubber comes in contact with sweat, it penetrates through the pores of the skin. About 50 percent of the acid can enter the body and one-third of it is absorbed into the blood. This PFHxA is actually a type of dangerous chemical called ‘forever chemical’ which means it never gets destroyed, and if it stays in the body for a long time it can cause cancer.
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