A recent research published in Environmental Scientific research & & Innovation Letters reveals that numerous smartwatch and physical fitness tracker bands include high degrees of perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), a harmful “for life chemical.”
Researchers from the College of Notre Dame checked 22 watch bands and found PFHxA in those made with fluoroelastomers, especially in higher-priced designs.
Using these bands for over 11 hours everyday raises concerns concerning potential health and wellness threats because of extended skin call with these chemicals.